Coal India Limited (CIL) submitted a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India Limited under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR Regulations 2015, regarding the publication of a press release on its capital expenditure performance for the first half of FY 2026-27.

The company reported capital expenditure (capex) of ₹7,966 crore during April–September (H1) of FY 2026–27, representing a 27% growth compared to ₹6,283 crore spent during the corresponding period of FY 2025–26. This expenditure exceeded the H1 target of ₹7,286 crore, achieving 109% of the planned outlay for the period and covering over 48% of the annual capex target of ₹16,500 crore.

Capex Allocation Breakdown

  • Mine Infrastructure Development: ₹2,152 crore - Largest area of investment, including railway sidings and corridors, coal handling plants (CHPs), silos, and weighbridges to strengthen coal evacuation and handling infrastructure.
  • Land Acquisition: ₹2,033 crore - Major component of expenditure.
  • Mine Development: Over ₹1,000 crore - Supporting expansion and operational readiness of mining projects.
  • Plant and Machinery (P&M): ₹1,394 crore - Including investments in heavy earth moving machinery (HEMMs), washeries, and other plant and machinery.
  • HEMM Procurement: ₹452 crore specifically allocated for heavy earth moving machinery to strengthen mining operations and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Diversification Initiatives: ₹739 crore - Investments in solar energy, critical minerals, coal gasification, and thermal power generation projects.

Strategic Focus

The four principal components of CIL's capital expenditure (mine infrastructure development, plant and machinery, land acquisition, and diversification) together accounted for over 79% of the total capex during H1 FY 2026–27. These strategic investments are focused on strengthening the company's operational capabilities and supporting the achievement of its production and supply targets for the ongoing financial year.

The disclosure was signed by Bijay Prakash Dubey, Executive Director (Company Secretary) & Compliance Officer of Coal India Limited, from the company's registered office at 3rd floor, Core-2, Premises no-04-MAR, Plot no-AF-III, Action Area-1A, Newtown, Rajarhat, Kolkata-700156.