Coal India's Capex Rises 16.64% in Q1 FY'27, Surpasses Quarterly Target

Coal India Limited (CIL) recorded a capital expenditure (capex) of ₹3,399 crore during the first quarter (Q1) of FY 26-27, registering a growth of 16.64% over the ₹2,914 crore incurred during the corresponding period of the previous financial year. The company also surpassed its quarterly capex target of ₹3,349 crore, achieving 101.5% of the planned expenditure. The company's Q1 spending represents 20.60% of CIL's total capital expenditure target of ₹16,500 crore for the current fiscal.

Land acquisition and related rehabilitation & resettlement (R&R) activities accounted for the highest expenditure during the quarter at ₹804 crore, constituting nearly one-fourth of the total capex. Timely acquisition of land is a critical prerequisite for coal mining, as mining projects cannot commence or expand without it, irrespective of the availability of coal reserves.

Reflecting on its strategic importance, land acquisition and related activities have been allocated the highest capex target of ₹4,173 crore out of the company's total annual capex target for FY'27.

Coal India also continued to strengthen its coal evacuation infrastructure by investing ₹754 crore in the development of railway sidings and rail corridors. In addition, ₹195 crore was spent on the construction of coal handling plants (CHPs), silos, weighbridges and roads, taking the cumulative expenditure on coal evacuation infrastructure to ₹949 crore during the quarter ended June 2026.

Capital expenditure under the Plant & Machinery (P&M) segment stood at ₹819 crore, covering procurement of Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM), construction and expansion of washeries, and other plant and equipment-related activities. This category also accounted for nearly one-fourth of the company's total capex during the quarter.

"Expenditures on land acquisition, development of coal evacuation infrastructure, and plant & machinery constitute the major components of our capital expenditure. Together, these three broad heads accounted for over 75% of the total capex incurred during the first quarter. These strategic investments have laid a strong foundation for the company to achieve its production and supply targets for the ongoing fiscal," said Shri B. Sairam, Chairman, Coal India.

As part of its ongoing diversification into clean energy, Coal India incurred a capital expenditure of ₹278 crore on its solar projects during the quarter, while investments in the company's joint ventures (JVs) amounted to ₹207 crore, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its presence in renewable energy and allied businesses.

Notably, Coal India had achieved a capital expenditure of ₹19,607 crore during FY 25-26, surpassing its annual target of ₹16,000 crore, reflecting the company's sustained focus on strengthening mining infrastructure, enhancing coal evacuation capabilities and advancing its clean energy initiatives.

Shares of Coal India Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 417.30 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 410.00. The total number of shares traded during the day was 662386 in over 7835 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 418.25 and intraday low of 410.10. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 274948979.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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