Coal India Limited (CIL), the state-owned coal mining behemoth, has reported a decrease in both coal production and off-take for October, according to the company's latest provisional performance data.

Production and Off-Take Performance

The company's coal production in October stood at 56.40 million tonnes, marking a 9.80% decrease from the 62.50 million tonnes produced in the same month last year. Similarly, coal off-take, which represents the amount of coal supplied to consumers, declined to 58.30 million tonnes, down 5.90% from 62.00 million tonnes in October of the previous year.

Year-to-Date Performance

For the period from April to October, Coal India's performance also shows a downward trend:

The cumulative coal production for the first seven months of the fiscal year decreased by 4.50% to 385.50 million tonnes, compared to 403.80 million tonnes in the same period last year. Coal off-take for this period also saw a decline of 2.40%, reaching 415.30 million tonnes against 425.60 million tonnes in the previous year.

Subsidiary Performance

Among Coal India's subsidiaries, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) remained the top producer, despite experiencing a 12.50% decrease in October production. Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) and South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) showed resilience, with their April-October production figures slightly increasing by 2.40% and 1.10% respectively, compared to the same period last year.

Management Changes

In a separate announcement, Coal India informed that Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal, has been appointed as the Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited on an additional charge basis. This appointment is effective from November 1, for an initial period of three months or until further orders. Shri Jha takes over from Shri P.M. Prasad, who retired upon reaching the age of superannuation.

The decline in both production and off-take figures may raise concerns about Coal India's performance in the coming months. Investors and industry observers will likely be watching closely to see how the new leadership addresses these challenges and steers the company forward in the dynamic energy sector.

Coal India Limited (CIL), India's largest coal producer, has announced a significant change in its top leadership. The Ministry of Coal has appointed Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, IAS, as the interim Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited, effective November 1, 2025.

Key Appointment Details

Leadership Transition

This appointment comes as Shri P.M. Prasad, the outgoing CMD, relinquished his position upon reaching the age of superannuation. Prasad's tenure concluded on November 1, 2025, marking the end of his service with Coal India Limited.

About Sanoj Kumar Jha

Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha brings a wealth of experience and education to his new role:

• Educational Background:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics from University of Delhi
  • Master of Science in Public Policy and Management from King's College London
  • Advanced Management Programme in Public Policy from the Indian School of Business

Other Key Management Changes

In a separate development, Coal India Limited also announced the promotion of Shri Bijay Prakash Dubey to the position of Executive Director (Company Secretary) effective October 31, 2025. Dubey, an Associate member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), brings over two decades of professional experience in company law and secretarial functions.

Company Performance

While the leadership transition takes place, Coal India Limited continues to focus on its operational performance. Recent data for October 2025 shows:

These figures indicate some challenges in production and offtake compared to the same period last year, which the new leadership may need to address in the coming months.