Coal India Ltd (CIL) reported a 12% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the quarter ending March 2026, amounting to ₹10,908 crore, primarily driven by a 30% surge in other income, which reached ₹5,128 crore. Revenue from operations rose 6% to ₹46,490 crore, while earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) climbed 12% to ₹17,917 crore. Despite these gains, coal offtake decreased by 2% to 199.1 million tonnes, indicating a slowdown in demand from key consumer sectors. For the entire financial year, CIL's performance weakened, with consolidated net profit dropping 12% to ₹31,071 crore from ₹35,450 crore in FY25. Revenue remained stable at ₹1.68 lakh crore, while EBITDA fell 11% to ₹53,276 crore. Coal production for FY26 also declined by 2% to 768.2 million tonnes. CIL's year-end inventory surged 21% to 129.96 million tonnes. The company has also made significant progress in diversifying its operations, including launching a solar power plant in Gujarat and securing a rare earth element block in Maharashtra.