State-owned Coal India has announced plans to offer 25.62 million tonnes of coal through e-auction in April 2026. The move comes amid rising energy demand driven by disruptions in LNG, LPG, and crude oil supplies from West Asia.
Higher import prices for coal have further strengthened domestic demand from industries. The company aims to ensure availability and stabilise supply through increased auction volumes.
Coal India plans to offer 25.62 million tonnes of coal through its online auction mechanism in April 2026. This follows a higher offering of 32.532 million tonnes in March compared to 20.5 million tonnes in February 2026.
The auction will be conducted through the Single Window Mode Agnostic platform. The move is aimed at improving coal accessibility for industrial consumers amid changing energy dynamics.
The Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA) auction platform was introduced in 2022 to streamline coal sales. It integrates multiple auction formats, such as Spot, Special Spot, and Forward auctions, into a unified system.
The platform is designed to enhance transparency and efficiency in coal procurement. It allows buyers to access coal through a simplified and market-driven mechanism.
Coal India’s subsidiaries have outlined their respective coal offerings for the April auction. The planned allocation across key subsidiaries is as follows:
| Subsidiary | Quantity (MT) |
| Western Coalfields (WCL) | 2.0 |
| South Eastern Coalfields (SECL) | 3.0 |
| Central Coalfields (CCL) | 3.2 |
| Northern Coalfields (NCL) | 0.6 |
| Bharat Coking Coal (BCCL) | 3.8 |
| Eastern Coalfields (ECL) | 4.7 |
| Mahanadi Coalfields (MCL) | 8.5 |
| North Eastern Coalfield (NEC) | 0.02 |
On April 6, 2026, Coal India share price opened at ₹449.30, compared to the previous close of ₹449.35. During the session, as of 12:40 PM IST, the stock had touched a high of ₹461.45 and a low of ₹447.40, and was trading at ₹457.65, up by 1.85%.
The stock recorded a traded volume of 98.38 lakh shares and a traded value of ₹449.88 crore on the NSE. The market capitalisation stood at ₹2,82,252.96 crore.
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Coal India’s plan to auction 25.62 million tonnes of coal in April 2026 reflects its response to evolving energy market conditions. The initiative is expected to support industrial demand amid rising global fuel prices.
The use of the SWMA platform is intended to streamline procurement and improve market access. Overall, the move highlights Coal India’s role in maintaining supply stability in the domestic energy sector.
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Published on: Apr 6, 2026, 12:56 PM IST
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