Coal India Limited achieves 109% of its planned capital expenditure for the first half of FY27, with investments focused on mine infrastructure, land acquisition, machinery and diversification projects.
Kolkata, October 26, 2026: State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) incurred capital expenditure of Rs 7,966 crore during the first half (H1) of FY 2026–27, registering a 27% increase compared with Rs 6,283 crore spent during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
The company’s capital expenditure also exceeded its H1 target of Rs 7,286 crore, achieving 109% of the planned outlay. The expenditure represents more than 48% of Coal India’s annual capex target of Rs 16,500 crore for FY27.
The investment reflects the company’s focus on strengthening mining infrastructure, acquiring land, procuring heavy earth moving machinery (HEMM) and expanding its presence in new business areas.
Mine Infrastructure Gets Largest Investment
Mine infrastructure development accounted for the largest share of Coal India’s capital expenditure during the first half of FY27, attracting an investment of Rs 2,152 crore.
The spending included investments in railway sidings and corridors, coal handling plants (CHPs), silos and weighbridges. These projects are aimed at strengthening the company’s coal evacuation, transportation and handling infrastructure.
Land acquisition was another major component, accounting for Rs 2,033 crore during the six-month period. Coal India also spent more than Rs 1,000 crore on mine development to support the expansion and operational readiness of its mining projects.
Rs 1,394 Crore Spent on Plant and Machinery
Capital expenditure under the Plant and Machinery (P&M) segment stood at Rs 1,394 crore during H1 FY27. The investment covered heavy earth moving machinery, washeries and other plant and machinery.
Of this amount, Rs 452 crore was allocated towards the procurement of HEMMs to strengthen mining operations and improve operational efficiency.
Coal India Advances Diversification Projects
Coal India continued to invest in diversification initiatives, spending more than Rs 739 crore on projects covering solar energy, critical minerals, coal gasification and thermal power generation.
The company said mine infrastructure development, plant and machinery, land acquisition and diversification were the principal components of its capital expenditure during the first half. Together, these segments accounted for more than 79% of total capex.
The investments are expected to strengthen Coal India’s operational capabilities and support the achievement of its coal production and supply targets for FY 2026–27.
