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Coal India shares jump 4%, top Nifty gainer, as Mahanadi Coalfields IPO lifts sentiment; strong thermal coal demand helps

Coal India shares surged 4% to ₹418, becoming the top gainer on the Nifty 50 index, following the announcement of a 10% stake sale in Mahanadi Coalfields via IPO. Strong thermal coal demand and falling inventories further boosted investor sentiment amid broader market declines.

Moneycontrol.com2 September 2026 · 05:00 UTC
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Coal India shares surged 4% to ₹418, becoming the top gainer on the Nifty 50 index on September 2, as investor sentiment was buoyed by the announcement of a 10% stake sale in Mahanadi Coalfields through an IPO. This move is part of Coal India's strategy to divest stakes in its subsidiaries, with the company previously indicating a potential 25% divestment in Mahanadi Coalfields and South Eastern Coalfields.1234

Mahanadi Coalfields, which operates primarily in Odisha, is significant in India's coal landscape, accounting for 21% of domestic coal production and 28.4% of Coal India's output in FY26. The IPO will involve selling up to 66.18 crore shares, but it is an offer for sale, meaning Mahanadi Coalfields will not issue new shares or receive any proceeds from the IPO.

Despite a broader market selloff, Coal India's market capitalisation reached nearly ₹2.6 lakh crore. Brokerages have responded positively, with UBS maintaining a 'buy' rating and a target price of ₹550 per share, suggesting a potential upside of around 37%. Meanwhile, HSBC has a 'hold' rating with a target price of ₹440, reflecting confidence in the company's prospects amid strong thermal coal demand and decreasing inventories.789101112

The operational update from August indicated a favorable market environment, with expectations of higher e-auction premiums, further enhancing Coal India's appeal to investors.

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“The stock rose to around Rs 418, lifting market capitalisation to nearly Rs 2.6 lakh crore. UBS maintained a 'buy' rating with a target of Rs 550, while HSBC retained a 'hold' call at Rs 440, citing strong thermal coal demand and falling inventories.”
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Coal India to sell 10% stake in Mahanadi Coalfields IPO; draft papers filed for OFS of over 66 crore shares as subsidiary listing nears
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Coal India to sell 10% stake in Mahanadi Coalfields IPO; draft papers filed for OFS of over 66 crore shares as subsidiary listing nears

Coal India, the world's largest coal producer, is selling a 10% stake in Mahanadi Coalfields through the fully owned subsidiary's initial public offering.

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  • Coal India is selling a 10% stake in Mahanadi Coalfields through an initial public offering (IPO), as indicated by draft papers filed with the market regulator.
  • The IPO will comprise an offer for sale of up to 66.18 crore equity shares by Coal India, which is the promoter of Mahanadi Coalfields.
  • All proceeds from the IPO will go to Coal India, as Mahanadi Coalfields will not receive any proceeds from the offering.
  • In May, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management approved Coal India's proposal to divest up to 25% of its stake in Mahanadi Coalfields through a public issue.
  • In March, Coal India indicated it could sell up to 25% stakes in Mahanadi Coalfields and South Eastern Coalfields through IPOs or other routes.
  • Coal India has successfully listed two other units this year: Bharat Coking Coal in January and Central Mine Planning & Design Institute in March.
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