Coal India Limited (CIL), the state-owned coal mining giant, reported its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and the full fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), showcasing a mixed performance amid challenging market conditions.
Q4 FY25 Performance
Net Profit: CIL's consolidated net profit for Q4 FY25 increased by 12% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 9,593 crore, up from Rs 8,530 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.
Revenue: Revenue from operations declined marginally by 1% YoY to Rs 37,825 crore, compared to Rs 38,213 crore in Q4 FY24.
Profit Before Tax (PBT): PBT rose by 11% YoY to Rs 12,873 crore, reflecting improved operational efficiency.
EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) increased by 3.5% YoY to Rs 11,790 crore, with the EBITDA margin improving to 31.2% from 29.8% in the previous year.
Operational Metrics
Coal Production: Raw coal production for Q4 FY25 stood at 237.69 million tonnes (MT), a 1.7% decrease from 241.75 MT in Q4 FY24.
Offtake: Coal offtake was 201.38 MT, slightly down from 201.66 MT in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
Overburden Removal: Overburden removal increased by 3% YoY to 576.36 million cubic meters, indicating enhanced mining activities.
Full-Year FY25 Overview
Revenue: For the full fiscal year, CIL's consolidated revenue from operations declined by 1% to Rs 1,43,369 crore, down from Rs 1,44,762 crore in FY24.
Net Profit: The company's net profit for FY25 decreased by 5.5% YoY to Rs 35,358 crore, compared to Rs 37,402 crore in the previous fiscal year.
Coal Production: Total coal production for FY25 was 781.05 MT, a 1% increase from 773.65 MT in FY24.
Offtake: Coal offtake rose by 1% to 761.71 MT, up from 753.59 MT in the previous year.
Dividend Announcement
CIL's Board of Directors recommended a final dividend of Rs 5.15 per share for FY25, subject to shareholder approval. Including the interim dividend of Rs 21.35 per share paid earlier, the total dividend for the fiscal year amounts to Rs 26.50 per share.
Strategic Outlook
Despite the slight decline in revenue and net profit for the full year, Coal India's improved EBITDA margins and increased coal production demonstrate resilience in a challenging market. The company's focus on enhancing operational efficiency and meeting domestic coal demand positions it for sustainable growth.
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