Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a Miniratna company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has released its provisional monthly production performance for Feb'26 and the progressive period Apr'25-Feb'26. The disclosure, made under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, reveals mixed performance across various production parameters.

Monthly Production Performance for Feb'26

BCCL achieved marginal growth in overall raw coal production during Feb'26, with output reaching 3.50 million tonnes compared to 3.49 million tonnes in the same period last year, representing a modest increase of 0.10%.

The performance varied significantly by coal type, with non-coking coal production showing remarkable growth of 30.00%, while coking coal production declined by 1.60%. Washed coking coal production also decreased by 4.50%.

Mining Operations Analysis

The company's mining operations showed contrasting performance between underground and opencast mines during Feb'26.

Opencast mines contributed the majority of production with 3.42 million tonnes, showing slight growth of 0.40%, while underground mines produced 0.08 million tonnes with a decline of 12.50%.

Progressive Period Performance (Apr'25-Feb'26)

The progressive period performance presents a different picture, with overall raw coal production declining by 14.00% to 31.10 million tonnes compared to 36.20 million tonnes in the corresponding period last year.

Despite the overall decline, non-coking coal production during the progressive period showed strong growth of 19.80%, reaching 1.62 million tonnes compared to 1.36 million tonnes in the previous year.

Operational Metrics and Offtake

Other operational parameters showed mixed results. Overburden removal for Feb'26 was 13.67 million cubic meters, down 5.70% from 14.50 million cubic meters last year. For the progressive period, overburden removal declined by 8.30% to 152.39 million cubic meters.

Raw coal offtake showed significant challenges, declining by 28.70% in Feb'26 to 2.16 million tonnes and by 12.50% in the progressive period to 30.39 million tonnes. This disclosure was made by Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Debanuj Debnath to both BSE and NSE as part of the company's regulatory compliance obligations.

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a Miniratna company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has announced significant changes in its senior management following superannuation of key personnel. The appointments, effective February 28, 2026, involve critical positions in excavation and industrial engineering departments, ensuring operational continuity in the company's mining operations.

Key Management Appointments

The company disclosed two major senior management changes under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations 2015:

New General Manager (Excavation) Profile

Madhup Kumar Seth has been appointed as General Manager/HoD (Excavation) following the superannuation of Anand Kumar Dubey. Seth brings extensive experience to his new role with a distinguished career spanning over three decades in the coal mining sector.

Key highlights of Seth's professional background include:

• Associated with BCCL since August 26, 1989
• Bachelor of Technology degree in Mine Machinery from IIT (ISM)
• Over three decades of specialized experience in excavation and mine machinery operations
• Previously transferred to Eastern Coalfields Limited in May 2017 upon promotion to Chief Manager
• Returned to BCCL in August 2021 following promotion to General Manager

Additional Responsibilities for Arvind Kumar Sinha

Arvind Kumar Sinha, currently serving as General Manager (Mining/Estate), has been assigned additional charge of General Manager (Mining/Industrial Engineering Department) following the superannuation of Rakesh Behari Roy.

Sinha's qualifications and experience include:

• Associated with BCCL since 1994
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mining) from Nagpur University
• Holder of manager's first class certificate of competency to manage a coal mine
• Extensive experience in mining operations and estate management

Regulatory Compliance and Disclosure

The appointments have been formally disclosed to both the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (Scrip Code 544678) and National Stock Exchange of India Limited (ISIN: INE05XR01022) in compliance with SEBI regulations. The disclosure was signed by Bani Kumar Parui, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, demonstrating BCCL's commitment to transparent corporate governance.

These management transitions represent BCCL's strategic approach to maintaining operational excellence while ensuring seamless leadership continuity in critical mining operations. The appointments leverage internal talent with deep domain expertise, positioning the company to continue its operations effectively in the coal sector.