Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Coal India Q1 capex rises 16.6% YoY
Coal India, a major coal producer in India, spent a lot of money in the first three months of the financial year 2027.
They spent ₹3,399 crore, which is 16.6% more than last year and more than their planned amount.
This money was used for buying land, building roads and railways to move coal, and buying big machines for mining.
They also spent money on solar projects and other businesses.
Even though they made more money, their costs also went up, making their profits grow only a little.
This shows they are working hard to improve their mining and clean energy projects.
Coal India's Q1 FY27 capex rose 16.6% YoY to ₹3,399 crore, exceeding the quarterly target of ₹3,349 crore.
Land acquisition and rehabilitation & resettlement accounted for the largest share of capex at ₹804 crore.
The company invested ₹949 crore in coal evacuation infrastructure, including railway sidings and coal handling plants.
Capital expenditure under the Plant & Machinery segment stood at ₹819 crore.
Coal India invested ₹278 crore in solar projects and ₹207 crore in joint ventures as part of its clean energy initiatives.
- Who
- Coal India Ltd.
- What
- Increased capital expenditure by 16.6% year-on-year to ₹3,399 crore in Q1 FY27.
- When
- June quarter of FY27.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- To strengthen mining infrastructure, enhance coal evacuation capacity, and advance clean energy initiatives.
Investment in Infrastructure
Operational Costs
Capital Expenditure
Investment in Infrastructure
Coal India increased its capital expenditure by 16.6% year-on-year to ₹3,399 crore, exceeding its quarterly target.
Operational Costs
Total expenses jumped nearly 12% to ₹36,816.23 crore due to higher operating costs.
- Capital Expenditure (Q1 FY27)
- ₹3,399 crore
- Year-on-Year Increase
- 16.6%
- Quarterly Target Achievement
- 101.5%
- Land Acquisition and R&R
- ₹804 crore
- Coal Evacuation Infrastructure
- ₹949 crore
- Plant & Machinery
- ₹819 crore
- Solar Projects
- ₹278 crore
- Joint Ventures
- ₹207 crore
- Consolidated Net Profit (Q1 FY27)
- ₹8,852.11 crore
- Consolidated Revenue (Q1 FY27)
- ₹46,254.80 crore