Coal India Ltd (CIL) has just unveiled its impressive financial results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, showcasing a profit of ₹9,604.02 crore. This figure not only exceeded market expectations but also marked a 12.04% increase from the ₹8,572.14 crore reported during the same period in FY24. Meanwhile, revenue from operations dipped slightly to ₹37,824.54 crore, reflecting a 1.02% decline compared to ₹38,213.48 crore from the previous year’s fourth quarter.

Strong Earnings Beat Expectations

A recent poll by CNBC TV18 had forecasted a profit of ₹7,678 crore for CIL in Q4, with anticipated revenue of ₹37,389 crore. The actual earnings certainly defied these projections, highlighting the company’s resilience in a fluctuating market.

Yearly Performance Overview

For the entire fiscal year 2025, CIL reported total revenue from operations amounting to ₹1,43,368.92 crore, a slight decrease from ₹1,44,762.42 crore in the prior year. Additionally, the Profit After Tax (PAT) for the year came in at ₹35,302.10 crore, down from ₹37,369.13 crore the year before. Notably, the company’s EBITDA rose to ₹51,640 crore, representing an increase to 41% of net sales, compared to 40% in FY24.

Capital Expenditure Insights

CIL’s capital expenditure for the year stood at ₹19,410.02 crore, a decline from ₹23,475.41 crore in the previous fiscal year. This reduction may indicate a strategic realignment in investment priorities.

Dividend Declaration

In an exciting development for shareholders, CIL’s Board of Directors has proposed a final dividend of ₹5.15 per share for the fiscal year 2024-25, pending approval during the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company confirmed that the dividend will be disbursed within 30 days following the AGM, with the record date to be announced soon.

Operational Performance in Q4 and FY25

During the fourth quarter of FY25, CIL reported coal production of 237.69 million tonnes (MT), a decrease from 241.76 MT in the same quarter the previous year. The company’s overburden (OB) removal increased by 3%, reaching 576.36 million cubic meters (M.CuM) compared to 558.75 M.CuM a year earlier. The coal offtake remained consistent, recording 201.38 MT, just shy of the 201.63 MT from the previous year.

Yearly Production Milestones

For the entire fiscal year, CIL achieved remarkable coal production of 781.05 MT, with overburden removal at 2018.20 M.CuM and coal offtake totaling 763.06 MT. These figures represent growth rates of 1% in coal production, 3% in OB removal, and 1% in offtake, showcasing CIL’s continued operational efficiency.

In summary, Coal India Ltd’s robust financial performance and operational achievements underscore its pivotal role in the coal industry, reflecting both resilience and strategic growth in a dynamic economic landscape.