Coal India Ltd. has scheduled its 52nd Annual General Meeting for August 31, 2026 via Video Conferencing to approve a final dividend of ₹5.25 per share for FY26. According to the company's exchange filing, the AGM will commence at 11:00 am and shareholders can participate virtually through the NSDL e-voting platform. The company has set September 4, 2026 as the record date for dividend eligibility, with the dividend payable to eligible shareholders holding equity shares in either demat or physical form as of this date.
For the March-ending quarter, Coal India reported a consolidated net profit of ₹10,839 crore, representing an 11.15% year-on-year growth from ₹9,751 crore in the same period last year. As reported by Live Mint, the company's consolidated revenue from operations rose 5.75% to ₹46,490 crore from ₹43,961 crore in the year-ago period. However, the miner's average realisation from e-auction sales stood at ₹2,202 per tonne, lower than ₹2,363 per tonne in the previous year, while the overall average price realisation of coal supplied during the quarter fell by ₹23 year-on-year to ₹1,597.85 per tonne.
The final dividend of ₹5.25 per equity share was announced by Coal India while declaring its March quarter results on April 27, 2026, and is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. According to the company's announcement, Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on the dividend will be applicable in accordance with Income Tax Act, 1961 provisions. Detailed guidelines for shareholders seeking exemption from TDS under various categories will be made available on the company's website under the Investor Centre section in due course.
The company has informed that the Notice of the AGM and the Integrated Annual Report for FY26 will be sent only through electronic mode to shareholders whose email addresses are registered with the company or their respective depository participants. This follows applicable regulatory guidelines for electronic communication. Shareholders will be able to attend the meeting virtually through the NSDL e-voting platform, with those participating via VC being counted for quorum purposes under the Companies Act.
