Coal India SWMA e-auction premium rises 42% in Jun 2026
Coal India released provisional SWMA e-auction data for June 2026, reporting a total allocation of 108.76 lakh tonnes at a 42% premium over notified price. For Q1 FY 2026-27, the allocation was 310.69 lakh tonnes with a 44% premium.

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Coal India disclosed the provisional Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA) e-auction sales data for June 2026, revealing a total allocation of 108.76 lakh tonnes across its subsidiaries. The company reported that the allocated quantity commanded a premium of 42% over the notified price during the month. This data was submitted to the stock exchanges in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
The filing provides a detailed breakdown of performance across eight subsidiaries and the parent entity for the month of June 2026. Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) offered the highest quantity at 94.67 lakh tonnes, though the allocation percentage was 30%. South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) followed with an offer of 49.24 lakh tonnes and achieved a 75% allocation rate. Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and North Eastern Coalfields (NEC) recorded 100% allocation of their offered quantities.
Monthly Performance: June 2026
| Subsidiaries of CIL | ECL | BCCL | CCL | NCL | WCL | SECL | MCL | NEC | CIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty. offered (in Lakh Tonnes) | 41.42 | 18.72 | 40.70 | 6.45 | 14.91 | 49.24 | 94.67 | 0.11 | 266.23 |
| Qty. allocated (in Lakh Tonnes) | 10.24 | 1.74 | 17.20 | 6.45 | 7.77 | 36.86 | 28.39 | 0.11 | 108.76 |
| % Qty allocated | 25% | 9% | 42% | 100% | 52% | 75% | 30% | 100% | 41% |
| % increase over Notified Price | 59% | 22% | 14% | 102% | 30% | 43% | 28% | 71% | 42% |
For the cumulative period of April to June 2026 (FY 2026-27), the total quantity offered reached 829.15 lakh tonnes, with 310.69 lakh tonnes allocated. The aggregate premium over the notified price for this quarter was 44%. MCL again led in the volume offered, while SECL secured the highest volume of allocations among the subsidiaries during this period.
Quarterly Performance: FY 2026-27 (Apr-June 2026)
| Subsidiaries of CIL | ECL | BCCL | CCL | NCL | WCL | SECL | MCL | NEC | CIL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty. offered (in Lakh Tonnes) | 121.47 | 58.55 | 129.71 | 18.40 | 56.54 | 144.96 | 299.11 | 0.41 | 829.15 |
| Qty. allocated (in Lakh Tonnes) | 25.62 | 7.79 | 46.69 | 18.40 | 30.01 | 111.29 | 70.48 | 0.41 | 310.69 |
| % Qty. allocated | 21% | 13% | 36% | 100% | 53% | 77% | 24% | 100% | 37% |
| % increase over Notified Price | 56% | 26% | 15% | 96% | 32% | 53% | 33% | 86% | 44% |
Historical Stock Returns for Coal India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.98% | -2.16% | -5.06% | +9.23% | +10.92% | +196.45% |
Will the sustained high premiums of over 40% impact Coal India's long-term contract pricing strategies in the upcoming quarters?
How might the low allocation rates at key subsidiaries like MCL and BCCL affect the spot coal supply and market prices during the peak monsoon season?
What factors are driving the significant variance in allocation percentages and premiums across different subsidiaries?































