State-owned Maharatna PSU, Coal India Limited (CIL), has reported a 12% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit, which rose to Rs. 9,593 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, compared to Rs. 8,530 crore in the same period of the previous financial year.
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However, the operating revenue for the January–March 2025 quarter registered a slight decline of 1%, coming in at Rs. 37,825 crore as against Rs. 38,213 crore in Q4 FY24. The company’s total expenses for the quarter edged up marginally to Rs. 29,057 crore, compared to Rs. 28,950 crore during the corresponding period last year.
In a key development, Coal India’s Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 5.15 per share (of face value Rs. 10) for the financial year 2024–25. This proposal, put forth by the Audit Committee, is subject to shareholders’ approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend is scheduled to be paid within 30 days from the declaration date at the AGM. The record date for determining eligible shareholders will be announced separately.
Following the earnings announcement, shares of Coal India Ltd were trading 1.57% higher at Rs. 384.20 on the NSE as of 3:30 pm.
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