India’s Largest Coal Producer Dissolves Wholly Owned Solar Subsidiary; FII Stake Sees Marginal Increase

The Indian equity markets traded lower on Tuesday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index declining 0.96 per cent to 23,586.75 during the session. Despite weakness in the broader market, selective buying interest remained visible in PSU mining and coal sector stocks. In this segment, Coal India remained in focus after the company announced dissolution of its wholly owned subsidiary. On Tuesday, Coal India share price gained 0.28 per cent to Rs 465.75.

Coal India Business Update

Coal India informed exchanges that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, vide notice dated May 11, 2026, has struck off the name of CIL Solar PV Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited, from the Register of Companies under Section 248(2) of the Companies Act, 2013. The subsidiary consequently stands dissolved.

The company stated that the update follows its earlier communication dated April 20, 2026 regarding the proposed striking off process of the subsidiary.

Coal India Shareholding Pattern

As per the latest March 2026 shareholding pattern, promoters held 63.13 per cent stake in Coal India, unchanged compared to the previous quarter. Foreign Institutional Investors increased their holding marginally to 8.38 per cent in March 2026 from 8.22 per cent held in December 2025.

Domestic Institutional Investors held 22.76 per cent stake in the company as against 22.53 per cent in the previous quarter, while public shareholding stood at 5.62 per cent as of March 2026.

Coal India Share Price Performance

Coal India shares have delivered steady returns across multiple time periods. The stock has gained 6.94 per cent over the past one month, while it has rallied 20.39 per cent during the last six months. On a one-year basis, Coal India share price has risen 17.65 per cent.

The company currently has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,87,276 crore. Coal India stock touched its 52-week high of Rs 491.25 on April 30, 2026, while the 52-week low stood at Rs 368.65 on August 28, 2025. The stock is also providing a Dividend yield of 5.69 per cent.

About Coal India

Coal India Limited is India’s largest coal-producing company and operates under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. The company is engaged in coal mining and production activities through multiple subsidiaries across the country.

Coal India supplies coal primarily to thermal power plants, steel, cement and other industrial sectors and plays a significant role in supporting India’s energy requirements.

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