Coal India declares second interim dividend, reports strong Q2 results

Coal India Limited (CIL) announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, reporting a consolidated profit of INR 4,262.64 Crore after tax for the quarter. The company declared a second interim dividend of INR 10.25 per equity share (102.50%) on a face value of INR 10 per share for the financial year 2025-26. The record date for this dividend is fixed as Tuesday, November 4, 2025, with payment scheduled by November 28, 2025. This follows an earlier first interim dividend of INR 5.50 (55.00%) per equity share declared on July 31, 2025.

Consolidated revenue from operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, reached INR 35,842.19 Crore, contributing to a half-year total of INR 68,685.76 Crore. The company's total comprehensive income for the second quarter stood at INR 4,205.05 Crore. Key operational changes include an increase in the GST rate on coal from 5% to 18% effective September 22, 2025, allowing CIL to better utilize accumulated Input Tax Credit (ITC), which currently stands at INR 18,132.69 Crore as of September 30, 2025.

The results, reviewed by the Audit Committee and approved by the board of directors on October 29, 2025, also highlighted compliance matters, including the ongoing requirement for independent directors and the appointment of women directors in two subsidiaries (SECL and MCL), which have not yet been fully met.