Coal India gets in-principle nod for up to 25% divestment in MCL via IPO/OFS
Coal India's Board approved in-principle divestment of up to 25% equity in subsidiary MCL via IPO/OFS. This follows earlier approval for MCL's listing. The divestment is subject to regulatory approvals and market conditions.
The divestment of up to 25% of a subsidiary could lead to significant capital infusion or restructuring for Coal India, impacting its financial structure and operational focus. However, it's an in-principle approval, and the actual impact will be realized upon successful completion.
The announcement is an in-principle approval for a divestment, which is a procedural step. The actual impact depends on future market conditions and regulatory approvals, making the sentiment neutral at this stage.
Coal India Limited (CIL) has received in-principle approval from its Board, through a Circular Resolution dated 23.12.2025, for the listing of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL). Further, the Board of CIL, in its meeting held on 23.03.2026, accorded in-principle approval for the divestment of up to 25% of the equity shares held by CIL in MCL.
This divestment will be executed through Offer for Sale (OFS), in one or more tranches, via Initial Public Offering (IPO) and/or other permissible market routes in the domestic market. The process will comply with the applicable provisions of the SEBI (ICDR) Regulations, 2018, and the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957.
The approval will be communicated to the Ministry of Coal (MoC) for onward submission to DIPAM. The proposed listing of MCL is contingent upon receiving requisite regulatory approvals, prevailing market conditions, and the completion of necessary formalities.
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