Coal India subsidiary SECL gets in-principle approval for listing
Coal India Limited's Board has granted in-principle approval for the listing of its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL). This move is in response to a directive from the Ministry of Coal to list subsidiaries in the upcoming financial year. SECL's listing is subject to regulatory approvals.
The in-principle approval for a subsidiary's listing is a significant corporate action that could lead to future fundraising and increased market presence, impacting Coal India Limited's overall structure and valuation.
The announcement is a procedural step towards a potential listing and does not contain immediate financial implications or performance indicators.
Coal India Limited (CIL) has received in-principle approval from its Board for the listing of its wholly-owned subsidiary, South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL).
This decision follows an advisory from the Ministry of Coal, via an Office Memorandum dated December 16, 2025, which urged CIL to take concrete steps for the listing of its subsidiaries, MCL and SECL, in the upcoming financial year. The in-principle approval for SECL's listing will be communicated to the Ministry of Coal for onward submission to DIPAM.
The proposed listing of SECL is contingent upon the completion of various regulatory approvals.
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