NCC Secures ₹6,828.94 Crore Contract from Central Coalfields for Amrapali OCP Project

NCC Limited announced that it has received a major order from Central Coalfields Limited for the extraction and transportation of overburden (OB) and coal at the Amrapali Open Cast Project (OCP) located in the Chandragupt Area of Jharkhand.

This significant development underscores NCC’s strong presence in India’s mining and infrastructure sector.

NCC Bags ₹6,828.94 Crore Contract from Central Coalfields

The Letter of Acceptance, dated October 24, 2025, was awarded by Central Coalfields Limited, a subsidiary of Coal India Limited. The contract involves hiring heavy earth-moving machinery (HEMM) for the removal of 413.59 million cubic metres (M CuM) of overburden and extraction of 233.325 million tonnes (MT) of coal. 

It also includes transportation of coal to Shivpur siding and surface stockyard, and wagon loading of 139.995 MT of coal at Shivpur siding.

The total contract value stands at ₹6,828.94 crore, excluding GST, making it one of the most substantial orders NCC has secured in the mining services domain.

Project Duration and Scope of Work

The project is expected to be executed over a total duration of 2,915 days, which includes a 360-day development period and a 7-year production period. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive mining operations, logistics, and wagon loading under different lead slabs to optimise efficiency and ensure timely coal supply.

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Additional Contract Details

The contract has been awarded by a domestic entity and does not fall within the scope of related party transactions. NCC also confirmed that none of its promoters or group companies have any interest in the awarding entity. The terms of the project will be governed by the general conditions of the contract as specified by Central Coalfields Limited.

NCC Share Price Performance

On October 27, 2025, NCC share price opened at ₹215.80 on NSE, above the previous close of ₹209.56. During the day, it surged to ₹215.80 and dipped to ₹212.39. The stock is trading at ₹213.19 as of 9:44 AM. The stock registered a moderate gain of 1.73%.

Over the past week, it has moved up by 2.15%, over the past month, it has moved up by 3.34%, and over the past 3 months, it has declined by 0.09%.

Conclusion

This large-scale order from Central Coalfields reinforces NCC Limited’s strong execution capabilities in the mining sector. The Amrapali OCP project aligns with the company’s strategy to diversify its operational portfolio across infrastructure, mining, and energy sectors, contributing significantly to India’s coal production and energy infrastructure goals.

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