Coal India stock in focus as Ministry of Mines grants composite mineral concession
News by Aliceblue News Desk
21 Jan 2026

Introduction
Leading coal and mineral producer receives Composite License from Ministry of Mines for Kawalapur REE and RM block, covering 398 hectares, with mining lease to be executed.
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Share price movement of Coal India
On January 20, 2026, Coal India Ltd opened at ₹429.10, down 0.40% from its previous close of ₹429.80. The stock reached a high of ₹431.00 (0.47%) and a low of ₹413.75 (-3.65%). By 4:01 PM, it traded at ₹415.25, a 3.39% decrease, with a market cap of ₹2,55,907.29 crore.
CIL Awarded Mining Concession
Coal India Ltd (CIL) has been granted a Composite License for mineral concession by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. The license covers Kawalapur REE and RM block of 398 hectares.
The license is domestic and issued under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, as amended. CIL will execute the mining lease deed with the state government within five years.
The grant allows CIL to become the holder of the mining lease. This step follows Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The information is officially recorded by the company.
Stock performance of Coal India for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
Coal India Ltd delivered a 0.29% return over the past week, gained 11.6% in the past 6 months, and rose 11.1% over the past 1 year.
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Shareholding pattern of Coal India
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Promoter | 63.10% | 63.10% | 63.10% |
| FII | 8.20% | 8.00% | 8% |
| DII | 22.70% | 22.90% | 22.80% |
| Public | 6.00% | 6.00% | 5.90% |
About Coal India
Coal India Ltd (NSE: COALINDIA) is engaged in coal mining and production, operates coal washeries, and serves power, steel, cement, fertilizer, and brick kiln sectors.
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FAQs
Q: Why is Coal India Ltd share price in news today?
A: Coal India Ltd awarded Composite License by Ministry of Mines for Kawalapur REE and RM block of 398 hectares, mining lease to follow.
Q: What is Coal India Ltd’s main business focus?
A: Coal India Ltd (COALINDIA) is primarily engaged in coal mining, production, and operation of coal washeries for multiple industrial sectors.
Q: What is the 52-week high and low of Coal India Ltd stock?
A: Coal India Ltd stock has a 52-week high of ₹442.00 and a 52-week low of ₹349.20.Coal India Ltd awarded Composite License by Ministry of Mines for Kawalapur REE and RM block of 398 hectares, mining lease to follow.

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