Introduction
Leading coal producer has allowed buyers from neighboring countries to directly participate in e auctions, enabling cross border coal purchases through a revised digital auction framework effective January 1 2026.
Share price movement of Coal India
On January 2, 2026, Coal India Ltd opened at ₹401.60, up 0.31% from its previous close of ₹400.35. The stock reached a high of ₹426.95 (6.59%) and a low of ₹401.10. By 14:25, it traded at ₹425.55, a 6.29% increase, with a market capitalization of ₹2,62,254.90 crore.
Coal India Opens E Auctions to Foreign Buyers
Coal India Limited has allowed foreign coal consumers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal to directly participate in SWMA e-auctions, effective January 1, 2026, following approval by its Board.
Under the revised SWMA framework, foreign buyers can bid alongside domestic buyers. Earlier, cross-border coal access was limited to domestic traders without end-use restrictions.
The updated scheme includes one-time registration, digital bidding, electronic advance payments, and exports through notified channels, with payments governed by FEMA rules and country-specific currency provisions.
Stock performance of Coal India for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
Coal India Ltd delivered a -0.42% return over the past week. The stock gained 3.72% over the past six months and 1.91% over the past year.
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Shareholding pattern of Coal India
| Particulars | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| Promoter | 63.10% | 63.10% | 63.10% |
| FII | 8.00% | 8.20% | 7.70% |
| DII | 22.90% | 22.80% | 23.50% |
| Public | 6.00% | 6% | 5.70% |
About Coal India
Coal India Ltd (NSE: COALINDIA) is primarily engaged in coal mining and production, operating washeries, and supplying coal mainly to power and steel sectors, with additional consumers in cement, fertilizers, and brick kilns.
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FAQs
Q: Why is Coal India Limited share price going up today?
A: Coal India Limited share price is rising after permitting foreign buyers from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal to join SWMA e auctions directly.
Q: What does Coal India Limited specialize in?
A: Coal India Limited specializes in coal mining, production, and operation of washeries, supplying primarily to power, steel, and other industrial sectors.
Q: What is the 52-week high and low of Coal India Limited stock?
A: Coal India Limited stock has a 52-week high of ₹426.95 and a 52-week low of ₹349.20.
