Coal India Promoters Sell 12.32 Crore Shares Worth ₹5,549 Crore
Coal India's promoter, the Ministry of Coal, sold 12.32 crore equity shares worth approximately ₹5,549 crore via an Offer for Sale. The transaction occurred from May 27-29, 2026, reducing promoter holding from 63.13% to 61.13%. The disclosure was made on June 1, 2026.
The sale of a large block of shares by the promoter can influence market sentiment and potentially impact the stock price. However, the sale is conducted on-market, which might lead to a more orderly price discovery.
The sale of a significant stake by the promoter can be perceived negatively by the market, potentially indicating reduced confidence or a need for capital realization by the government.
Coal India Limited has disclosed information regarding the sale of equity shares by its promoters, specifically the Ministry of Coal, Government of India. This disclosure is made pursuant to Regulation 7(2)(b) of the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.
The Ministry of Coal, acting as a promoter, has sold 12,32,79,566 equity shares. The transaction was an Offer for Sale (OFS) conducted on the market through the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The sale took place between May 27, 2026, and May 29, 2026. The gross consideration for this sale is approximately ₹5,549 crore.
Following this transaction, the promoter's shareholding in Coal India Limited has decreased from 63.13% to 61.13%. The disclosure was received by the company on June 1, 2026, and the form was signed by Pradeep Raj Nayan, Under Secretary, on behalf of the President of India, Ministry of Coal, Government of India, from New Delhi on June 1, 2026.
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