Coal India Profits Surge 57% in Q2; Announces Rs 10.25 Dividend
Coal India reports a 57% jump in Q2 net profit and announces an interim dividend of Rs 10.25 per share. Get the full financial breakdown here.
State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) has posted a massive jump in its consolidated net profit for the July-September quarter of FY27. The company reported a 57 per cent year-on-year increase, with profits climbing to Rs 6,547.43 crore, compared to Rs 4,167.14 crore during the same period last year. Alongside these strong results, the company has rewarded its shareholders by announcing an interim dividend of Rs 10.25 per share.
Revenue and Profitability Trends
The company's financial growth is further highlighted by its revenue from operations, which saw a 21 per cent increase, reaching Rs 44,178.74 crore from Rs 36,553.07 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
However, when looking at the sequential performance, there was a dip. The net profit for the July-September quarter declined by approximately 26 per cent compared to the April-June quarter, where the company had earned Rs 8,849.81 crore.
Key Financial Metrics
- EBITDA: Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation rose by 28 per cent to Rs 11,447 crore, up from Rs 8,943 crore a year ago.
- EBITDA Margin: The margin showed improvement, rising to 26 per cent from the previous 24 per cent.
- Half-Yearly Performance: For the first half of FY27, CIL's consolidated net profit grew by 19 per cent to Rs 15,397.24 crore, while revenue from operations increased by 14 per cent to Rs 90,433.54 crore.
Operational Growth: Production and Offtake
The financial surge is backed by a steady increase in operational activity. Coal India reported a 4 per cent rise in coal production, which reached 151.37 million tonnes, up from 145.82 million tonnes in the same quarter last year.
Even more impressive was the coal offtake, which grew by 12 per cent to 186.34 million tonnes, compared to 166.10 million tonnes in the previous year's corresponding quarter.
Dividend Details for Shareholders
The Board of Directors, in their meeting on October 29, 2026, approved the second interim dividend for the Financial Year 2026-27. The dividend is set at Rs 10.25 per equity share on a face value of Rs 10/-.
For those looking to benefit from this payout, the company has established the following timeline:
- Record Date: November 4, 2026 (to determine eligible shareholders).
- Payment Date: Dividends are scheduled to be paid on or before November 27, 2026.