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Coal India Subsidiary Eyes $800 Million IPO
3 Nov
Summary
- SECL filed for an IPO with an offer for sale of up to 66.81 crore shares.
- The IPO could potentially raise as much as $800 million.
- SECL is among India's largest coal producers, accounting for 16.94% of national production.
South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd, has submitted preliminary documents to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The offering will consist of an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 66.81 crore equity shares by its promoter, Coal India. The IPO is anticipated to raise approximately $800 million, with all proceeds going to Coal India as it dilutes its stake in the subsidiary.
SECL, headquartered in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, is a significant player in India's coal industry, contributing nearly 17% to the nation's total coal production in FY26. The company reported strong financial performance, with revenue from operations increasing to ₹16,593.7 crore and net profit nearly doubling to ₹2,174.3 crore in the period ending September 30, 2026, compared to the previous year.
As of April 1, 2026, SECL held substantial coal resources of approximately 47.55 billion tonnes. Its audited coal reserves stand at 4.61 billion tonnes, sufficient for about 26 years of production at current rates. The company operates 53 producing mines across several coalfields, including the world-renowned Gevra and Kusmunda opencast mines.
The proposed listing follows similar IPO filings by other Coal India subsidiaries, Mahanadi Coalfields Ltd (MCL) and Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), furthering the government's strategy to monetize coal sector assets and expand investor participation.
