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Coal India capex rises 27% to Rs 7,966 crore in H1, exceeds target

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  • October 27, 2026
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Coal India capex rises 27% to Rs 7,966 crore in H1, exceeds target

State-owned Coal India Ltd (CIL) increased its capital expenditure by 27% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 7,966 crore in the first half of the current financial year, exceeding its stipulated target of Rs 7,286 crore for the period.

The miner has utilised more than 48% of its annual capital expenditure outlay of Rs 16,500 crore, reflecting a strong investment push towards strengthening mining infrastructure, expanding operational capacity and improving coal evacuation.