Coal India posted a massive 20.19 per cent YoY profit decline in the first quarter of FY26. The public sector company’s profit stood at Rs 8,734.17 crore in Q1 FY26, while its profit in the same quarter of FY25 was Rs 10,943.55 crore.
Furthermore, Coal India also reported a revenue loss in the quarter. The company reported a revenue of Rs 35,842 crore in Q1FY26 against a revenue of Rs 37,503 crore in Q1FY25, registering a 4.43 per cent YoY decline.
Dividend declared
Coal India has declared the first interim dividend of Rs 5.50 per equity share for the fiscal year 2025-26. In an exchange filing, the company said that the interim dividend for the year will be paid to the eligible shareholders on August 30, 2025.
Further, the company added that the record date for determining the eligible shareholders for the dividend is fixed on August 6, 2025.
EBITDA and production
Coal India posted an EBITDA of Rs 13,165 crore in Q1FY26. The company reported a 15 per cent YoY decline in EBITDA as it stood at Rs 15,478 crore in the corresponding quarter of FY25.
Coal India’s coal production declined by 3 per cent YoY. Its total coal production in Q1 FY26 stood at 183.32 MT against a production of 189.28 MT in Q1FY25.