NSE: COALINDIA · 2 November 2026
- Coal India Ltd shares surged 4.88% on Monday, closing at ₹408.00 after moving within a intraday range of ₹395.00 to ₹408.00.
- Coal India announced that the draft red herring prospectus for its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), was filed with SEBI, BSE, and NSE. The proposed IPO comprises an offer for sale of up to 668,056,100 equity shares held by Coal India, subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions.
- Trading volume was 1.79 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Coal India share price rising on 2 November 2026?
Coal India Ltd shares surged 4.88% on Monday, closing at ₹408.00 after moving within a intraday range of ₹395.00 to ₹408.00.
The broader market and energy segment provided supportive tailwinds for the counter. The benchmark Nifty advanced 1.68%, while the Nifty Energy sector index rallied 3.92%, reflecting broad-based buying interest across power and mining heavyweights during the trading session.
The positive price action follows the company's disclosure regarding the filing of a Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with SEBI for an Initial Public Offering of its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), comprising an offer for sale of up to 66,80,56,100 equity shares held by Coal India. Additionally, the company recently reported its highest-ever monthly coal supplies of 70.3 million tonnes for October, which may have further influenced investor sentiment alongside upcoming interim dividend callbacks.
1.23 crore shares traded by 2 November 2026 · 03:30 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 68.57 lakh shares (1.79 times). The five-day average daily volume was 95.17 lakh shares. Separately, the NSE report for 2 November 2026 showed 54.23 lakh shares delivered, representing 44.08% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 181,577 trades.
The stock's 4.88% advance was backed by heavy trading volumes at 1.79 times the 20-day average and coincided with the filing of SECL's DRHP and record-breaking October coal production and supply updates.
Latest Company Developments
Coal India announced that the draft red herring prospectus for its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), was filed with SEBI, BSE, and NSE. The proposed IPO comprises an offer for sale of up to 668,056,100 equity shares held by Coal India, subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions.
Monetizing and unlocking value through subsidiary listings provides structural clarity and potential capital realization for the parent company.
Coal India reported its highest-ever monthly total coal supplies reaching 70.3 million tonnes in October, alongside supplies to the power sector crossing 57 million tonnes. Coal production also hit a monthly high of 67.2 million tonnes, driven by a sharp post-monsoon acceleration in mining activity.
Robust volume growth and high thermal coal despatches reinforce core operational momentum and support Accretion of stocks at power utilities.
The board of directors approved the unaudited financial results for the second quarter and half year ended 30th September 2026 alongside the declaration of a second interim dividend for FY 2026-27. The company subsequently notified November 4, 2026, as the record date for the dividend payout.
Regular interim dividend announcements and fixed record dates sustain income-oriented investor interest in the stock.
Disclosure under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR, 2015 – Filing of DRHP of South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), a wholly owned Subsidiary of CIL, with SEBI
a press release dated November 01, 2026, titled "Press Release titled Coal India Records All-Time High Coal Supplies in October FY 27.".
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 11.77% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 9.93% on 30 June 2026, a change of +1.84 percentage points.
The filing reported 48 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Maintained a positive stance on Coal India's long-term volume outlook and cash generation capabilities amid sector dynamics.
What to Watch Next
- Regulatory review progress and timeline updates regarding the SECL initial public offering
- Subsequent coal production and off-take reports heading into the winter heating season
- November 4, 2026 record date compliance and execution for the second interim dividend
- Sustained delivery volumes and cash market participation above the 20-day average
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Coal India company news?
Coal India announced that the draft red herring prospectus for its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), was filed with SEBI, BSE, and NSE. The proposed IPO comprises an offer for sale of up to 668,056,100 equity shares held by Coal India, subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions.
How strong was Coal India’s trading volume?
1.23 crore shares traded, 1.79 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 2 November 2026 · 03:30 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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Reviewed by: Mohanish Sanghavi — SEBI Registered Research Analyst
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