Bharat Coking Coal Share Price in Focus; India Declares Coking Coal as Critical and Strategic Mineral

The Ministry of Coal announced on January 29, 2026, that coking coal is now listed as a critical and strategic mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, aligning with the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision. 

Key Provisions of the Notification 

The amendment changes the definition of “Coal” to “Coal, including Coking Coal” in Part A of the Act and adds “Coking Coal” to Part D, which lists critical and strategic minerals.  

Mining of such minerals is exempt from public consultation and permits the use of degraded forest land for compensatory afforestation, facilitating faster approvals and encouraging private participation. 

Domestic Reserves and Import Dependence 

India holds an estimated 3,737 crore tonnes of coking coal, primarily in Jharkhand with additional deposits in Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.  

Despite this, imports rose from 5,12,00,000 tonnes in 2020‑21 to 5,75,80,000 tonnes in 2024‑25. Approximately 95 % of the steel sector’s coking coal needs are met through imports, creating a notable foreign‑exchange outflow. 

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Implications for the Steel and Mining Sectors 

The reform is expected to accelerate exploration of deep‑seated deposits, attract investment in beneficiation and advanced mining technologies, and generate employment across mining, logistics and steel value chains.  

Royalty, auction premium and other statutory payments will continue to accrue to the respective State Governments as per Section 11D (3) of the Act. 

Alignment with National Policies 

The move supports the National Steel Policy by strengthening supply‑chain resilience for the domestic steel industry and contributes to the broader goal of mineral security outlined in the Viksit Bharat roadmap. 

Bharat Coking Coal Share Price Performance  

As of January 29, 2026, at 12:49 PM, Bharat Coking Coal share price on NSE was trading at ₹37.68 up by 1.34% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

The inclusion of coking coal as a critical and strategic mineral provides a regulatory framework aimed at reducing import dependence, enhancing domestic mining activity and reinforcing mineral security for India’s steel sector. 

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