Coal India E-Auction Data August 2026: 39% Allocation, 59% Premium Over Notified Price
New Delhi: Coal India Limited (CIL) has released the provisional Single Window Mode Agnostic (SWMA) e-auction data for August 2026 along with the cumulative figures for April–August 2026 (FY 2026-27). The disclosure was filed with BSE (Scrip Code: 533278) and NSE under Regulation 30 of SEBI LODR.
August 2026 Snapshot (Provisional)
|
Subsidiary |
Qty Offered (Lakh Tonnes) |
Qty Allocated (Lakh Tonnes) |
% Allocated |
% Increase over Notified Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECL |
19.24 |
6.56 |
34% |
72% |
|
BCCL |
8.38 |
2.49 |
30% |
43% |
|
CCL |
40.42 |
18.31 |
45% |
31% |
|
NCL |
4.70 |
4.70 |
100% |
173% |
|
WCL |
17.27 |
8.22 |
48% |
55% |
|
SECL |
31.27 |
15.60 |
50% |
81% |
|
MCL |
89.28 |
26.78 |
30% |
33% |
|
NEC |
0.11 |
0.11 |
100% |
96% |
|
CIL Total |
210.66 |
82.76 |
39% |
59% |
Key takeaways for August 2026:
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CIL offered 210.66 lakh tonnes and allocated 82.76 lakh tonnes (39% of offered quantity).
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Average realisation stood 59% above the notified price.
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NCL and NEC achieved 100% allocation.
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Highest premium: NCL at 173%, followed by NEC (96%) and SECL (81%).
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MCL offered the largest volume (89.28 LT) but allocated only 30%.
Cumulative Performance: April – August 2026 (FY 2026-27)
|
Subsidiary |
Qty Offered (Lakh Tonnes) |
Qty Allocated (Lakh Tonnes) |
% Allocated |
% Increase over Notified Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ECL |
168.86 |
38.95 |
23% |
60% |
|
BCCL |
75.57 |
12.19 |
16% |
30% |
|
CCL |
217.80 |
84.64 |
39% |
19% |
|
NCL |
27.91 |
27.91 |
100% |
120% |
|
WCL |
92.62 |
45.07 |
49% |
35% |
|
SECL |
218.57 |
147.53 |
67% |
54% |
|
MCL |
489.81 |
120.59 |
25% |
32% |
|
NEC |
0.52 |
0.52 |
100% |
88% |
|
CIL Total |
1,291.66 |
477.40 |
37% |
46% |
Cumulative highlights (Apr–Aug 2026):
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Total quantity offered: 1,291.66 lakh tonnes
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Quantity allocated: 477.40 lakh tonnes (37%)
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Average premium over notified price: 46%
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SECL recorded the highest allocation percentage among major subsidiaries (67%).
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NCL continues to show full allocation with strong premiums (120%).
What This Means
The August data shows moderately strong demand with a 39% allocation rate and a healthy 59% average premium. NCL stood out with complete allocation and the highest premium (173%). Cumulative figures for the first five months of FY27 indicate consistent demand, though overall allocation remains at 37%.
These e-auction results are closely watched by power producers, steel manufacturers, and other industrial consumers as they reflect real-time market demand and pricing trends for non-coking and other coal grades.
Source: Official filing by Coal India Limited dated 01.09.2026 (Ref. No. CIL:XI(D):4157/4156:2026). Data is provisional.