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Coal Power Trio: CIL, NLCIL & SCCL Achieve 114% of Q1 Capex Target, Signalling Aggressive Growth

Coal India, NLCIL, and SCCL surpass Q1 FY26 Capex targets, achieving 114% amid aggressive energy expansion plans.
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New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s energy infrastructure drive, three key PSUs under the Ministry of Coal—Coal India Limited (CIL), NLC India Limited (NLCIL), and Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)—have jointly achieved 114% of their capital expenditure (Capex) target for the April–June quarter of FY 2025-26.

Strong Start to FY26 for Coal Sector PSUs

This exceptional Q1 performance reflects a combined strategic commitment to future-proof India’s energy landscape. The Ministry of Coal lauded the achievement as a testament to the sector’s operational resilience and forward-looking investment approach.

In addition to Capex targets, allocated coal blocks also surpassed production goals. Against a Q1 target of 45 million tonnes, the actual output touched 46.16 million tonnes by June 2025—reinforcing the sector’s efficiency and energy security focus.

Massive Expansion Plans Underway

Coal India and NLCIL are working toward a cumulative Capex of ₹2.85 trillion by 2030. NLC India aims to increase its power generation capacity from 6.7 GW to 20 GW. CMD Prasanna Kumar Motupalli confirmed that out of ₹1.25 trillion planned Capex, ₹65,000 crore will support renewable and green initiatives, ₹45,000 crore will go into thermal power, and ₹15,000 crore is reserved for mining activities.

Meanwhile, Coal India has set a Capex target of ₹16,000 crore for FY26, focusing on coal output, renewable energy, thermal generation, coal gasification, pumped storage, and critical minerals. For FY25, CIL’s Capex stood at ₹20,000 crore.

Also Read: India Reinforces Clean Coal Mining Goals with Tech-Driven Solutions, Gasification Push & Community Rehabilitation

About Coal India Limited (CIL)

Coal India Limited is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Coal and the world’s largest coal-producing company. CIL plays a pivotal role in India’s energy security by meeting over 80% of the country’s coal demand.

About NLC India Limited (NLCIL)

NLCIL is a Navratna PSU engaged in lignite mining and power generation. The company is rapidly expanding into renewables and green energy, aligning with India’s clean energy goals.

About Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL)

SCCL is a government-owned coal mining company jointly owned by the Government of Telangana and the Government of India. It is known for its technological innovation and environmental responsibility in coal production.

Also Read: Coal PSUs Drive Water Sustainability: Treated Mine Water Now Fuels Drinking, Irrigation, and Industry


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