Coal India Share Price Gains Over 2% After E-Auction February 2026 Performance

Coal India Limited (CIL) reported significant growth in its e-auction performance for February 2026, with a substantial increase in the quantity of coal allocated and a notable rise in auction prices compared to the notified rates. 

February 2026 E-Auction Overview 

In February 2026, Coal India and its subsidiaries conducted an e-auction that resulted in a 50% increase in the quantity of coal allocated compared to previous months. The auction prices were 35% higher than the notified rates, reflecting strong demand and competitive bidding. 

The total quantity offered by CIL and its subsidiaries was 205.92 lakh tonnes, with 103.66 lakh tonnes allocated. This allocation was spread across various subsidiaries, including ECL, BCCL, and CCL, among others. 

Subsidiary Performance Highlights 

Among the subsidiaries, ECL offered 40.57 lakh tonnes and allocated 10.27 lakh tonnes, achieving a 25% allocation rate. BCCL offered 20.34 lakh tonnes and allocated 4.25 lakh tonnes, with a 21% allocation rate. CCL had a higher allocation rate of 51%, offering 23.39 lakh tonnes and allocating 11.87 lakh tonnes. 

NCL and WCL also showed strong performance, with NCL allocating 69% of its offered quantity and WCL allocating 79%. SECL and MCL had allocation rates of 75% and 49%, respectively, while NEC achieved a 100% allocation rate with its smaller offering. 

Price Increase Over Notified Rates 

The e-auction prices exceeded the notified rates across all subsidiaries. NEC saw the highest increase at 80%, while NCL recorded a 47% increase. ECL and SECL both experienced a 43% rise, demonstrating robust market conditions. 

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Cumulative Performance from April 2025 to February 2026 

For the period from April 2025 to February 2026, CIL and its subsidiaries offered a total of 1,896.18 lakh tonnes, with 884.04 lakh tonnes allocated. The cumulative allocation rate stood at 47%, with prices 37% higher than the notified rates. 

Subsidiaries like NCL and WCL maintained high allocation rates of 81% and 67%, respectively. SECL and MCL also contributed significantly to the overall performance, with allocation rates of 59% and 36%. 

Coal India Share Price Performance 

As of March 04, 2026, at 10:07 AM, Coal India share price on NSE was trading at ₹435.40 up by 2.15% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Coal India's February 2026 e-auction results highlight a strong performance with increased allocations and higher auction prices. The cumulative data from April 2025 to February 2026 further underscores the robust demand for coal and effective auction strategies by CIL and its subsidiaries. 

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