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Coal India profit jumps 53%, declares Rs 10.25 dividend
The Story in Brief
Coal India Ltd reported a 53% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 6,516 crore for the September quarter, beating the CNBC-TV18 poll estimate of Rs 6,418 crore. Revenue rose 20.9% to Rs 44,179 crore, also exceeding expectations.
Operating earnings missed estimates. EBITDA grew 28.9% to Rs 8,499 crore but fell short of the poll forecast of Rs 9,220 crore. EBITDA margin improved to 19.2% but was below the expected 22.2%.
The board declared a second interim dividend of Rs 10.25 per share for FY27, with November 4, 2026 as the record date. Payment is due by November 27. Coal India produced 321 million tonnes of coal in H1, down 2.5% year-on-year, and must produce 494 million tonnes in H2 to meet its annual target.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Both outlets report the same numbers for profit, revenue, EBITDA, dividend and record date, making this uniform straight coverage. CNBC-TV18 adds a poll comparison showing profit beat and margin miss, plus production and offtake context. NDTV Profit leads with the dividend announcement alone. The balanced reading is straightforward: profit and revenue exceeded analyst estimates, but margin pressure and the need for a strong second-half production ramp remain the two key operational points the sources flag.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): ndtvprofit.com (neutral report), cnbctv18.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
