New Delhi: Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has announced its financial results for Q4 and FY26, reporting strong revenue growth but a decline in profit after tax due to a one-time employee pay revision expense.
For the year ended March 31, 2026, the company posted robust operational performance across all business segments despite higher expenses impacting profitability.
FY26 Financial Performance Shows Strong Revenue Growth
CMPDIL delivered steady growth in its top line during FY26:
- Net Sales: ₹2,316.53 crore (up 10.2% YoY)
- Total Income: ₹2,397.45 crore (up 10.1% YoY)
- Profit After Tax (PAT): ₹613.18 crore (down 8.1% YoY)
- Earnings Per Share (EPS): ₹8.59 vs ₹9.34 last year
The decline in PAT was mainly due to a one-time employee pay revision expense of ₹90.13 crore and additional actuarial costs.
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Exploration Segment Drives Overall Growth
All major business segments of CMPDIL recorded growth during the year, with exploration emerging as the strongest contributor.
- Exploration: ₹1,110.55 crore (+14.4%)
- Environment: ₹404.12 crore (+12.3%)
- Geomatics: ₹348.73 crore (+6.7%)
- Planning & Design: ₹453.13 crore (+1.8%)
The exploration division alone accounted for nearly 48% of total revenue, highlighting its strategic importance.
Higher Expenses Impact Profitability
Total expenses rose sharply by 21.5% to ₹1,573.81 crore, primarily due to:
- Employee benefits: ₹745.01 crore (+22.4%)
- One-time pay revision cost: ₹90.13 crore
- Contractual expenses: ₹548.44 crore (+26.9%)
- Other expenses: ₹217.22 crore (+14.2%)
Company officials noted that excluding the one-time pay revision impact, underlying profitability remains strong.
Q4FY26 Results Reflect One-Time Cost Impact
For the quarter ended March 31, 2026:
- Revenue from Operations: ₹826.88 crore (+11.7% YoY)
- PAT: ₹187.82 crore (vs ₹276.96 crore in Q4FY25)
The quarterly profit was also affected by the same exceptional employee cost provisions.
Strong Balance Sheet and Financial Position
Despite pressure on margins, CMPDIL maintained a strong financial position:
- Net Worth: ₹2,283.24 crore
- Operating Profit Margin: 32.06%
- PAT Margin: 25.58%
- Current Ratio: 3.35x
- CAPEX: ₹65.85 crore (doubled YoY)
Debt collection also improved, with debtor days reducing to 156 days from 173 days.
Outlook Remains Positive
The company’s strong revenue growth, expanding exploration activities, and improved operational efficiency indicate stable long-term prospects. Management expects continued strength in core segments supported by increased investment and execution capacity.
FY26 was a year of solid operational expansion for CMPDIL, with double-digit revenue growth across all segments. Profitability was temporarily impacted due to a one-time employee cost, but underlying business fundamentals remain strong.
About CMPDIL
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited is a key subsidiary of Coal India Limited, engaged in coal exploration, mine planning, environmental engineering, and geospatial services. The company plays a crucial role in supporting India’s coal sector development through technical and planning expertise.
