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Coal India
4.0
based on 521 Reviews
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Overall Rating
4.0/5
based on 521 reviews

3% above
industry average

Highly rated for
Job security, Salary, Work-life balance
Work Policy

Work from office
89% employees reported

Monday to Saturday
75% employees reported

Flexible timing
51% employees reported

No travel
39% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
46 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
39 employees reported
Office cab/shuttle
38 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
27 employees reported
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About Coal India
Founded in1975 (50 yrs old)
India Employee Count1 Lakh+
Global Employee Count1 Lakh+
India HeadquartersKolkata, West Bengal, India
Websitecoalindia.in
Primary Industry
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Coal India Limited (CIL) the state owned coal mining corporate came into being in November 1975. With a modest production of 79 Million Tonnes (MTs) at the year of its inception CIL today is the single largest coal producer in the world and one of the largest corporate employer. Operating through 83 mining areas and spread over eight (8) provincial states of India. CIL is an apex body with 7 wholly owned coal producing subsidiaries and 1 mine planning and consultancy company spread over 8 provincial states of India. CIL also manages establishments like workshops, hospitals etc. and also owns 27 training institutes and 76 Vocational Training Institutes Centres. Indian Institute of Coal Management (IICM) as a state-of-the-art Management Training ‘Centre of Excellence’ – the largest Corporate Training Institute in India - operates under CIL and conducts multi-disciplinary management development programmes. CIL is a Maharatna company - a privileged status conferred by Government of India to select state owned enterprises in order to empower them to expand their operations and emerge as global giants. The select club has only ten members out of more than three hundred Central Public Sector Enterprises in the country.
Mission: To produce and market the planned quantity of coal and coal products efficiently and economically in an eco-friendly manner with due regard to safety, conservation and quality.
Vision: To emerge as a global player in the primary energy sector committed to provide energy security to the country by attaining environmentally & socially sustainable growth through best practices from mine to market.
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Coal India Ratings
based on 521 reviews
Overall Rating
4.0/5
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Work satisfaction
3.5
Promotions
3.4
Company culture
3.4
Skill development
Coal India is rated 4.0 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 521 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at Coal India
based on 467 reviews
4.5
Rated by 20 Women
Rated 4.6 for Job security and 4.3 for Work-life balance
4.0
Rated by 447 Men
Rated 4.6 for Job security and 4.0 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Coal India
based on 35 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
89%
Hybrid
8%
Permanent work from home
3%
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Overall Rating | 4.0/5 based on 521 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 1.7k reviews | 4.1/5 based on 571 reviews | 4.4/5 based on 1k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Job security Salary Work-life balance | Skill development Work-life balance Salary | Job security Work-life balance Skill development | Work-life balance Job security Salary |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | No critically rated category | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 89% employees reported | Work from office 82% employees reported | Work from office 90% employees reported | Work from office 73% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.5 Good rated by 20 women | 4.3 Good rated by 161 women | 4.0 Good rated by 54 women | 4.5 Good rated by 119 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 447 men | 4.1 Good rated by 1.4k men | 4.1 Good rated by 468 men | 4.4 Good rated by 796 men |
Job security | 4.5 Good | 3.8 Good | 4.2 Good | 4.3 Good |
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Coal India Salaries
Coal India salaries have received with an average score of 4.0 out of 5 by 521 employees.
Deputy Manager
(122 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
Management Trainee
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₹8.5 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr
Assistant Manager Finance
(34 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹20.5 L/yr
Deputy Manager - Finance
(34 salaries)
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₹13.2 L/yr - ₹28 L/yr
General Manager
(32 salaries)
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₹20.5 L/yr - ₹64.5 L/yr
Deputy Manager HR
(31 salaries)
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₹10 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr
Mining Engineer
(26 salaries)
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₹4.7 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr
Finance Manager
(24 salaries)
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₹18 L/yr - ₹35 L/yr
Chief Manager
(22 salaries)
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₹18.5 L/yr - ₹53 L/yr
HR Manager
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₹12 L/yr - ₹33 L/yr
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Coal India waives financial coverage for non-power sector consumers, streamlining operations
- Coal India has waived the financial coverage requirement for non-power sector consumers.
- The decision aims to reduce transactional complexities and streamline operations.
- By removing this financial burden, Coal India hopes to improve cash liquidity for non-power sector consumers.
- This step is in line with the government's push for transparency and cost-effectiveness in business operations in India.
HinduBusinessLine | 2 Mar, 2025
Coal India arm NCL sets production target of 139 MT for FY25
- Coal India's subsidiary, NCL, has set a production target of 139 MT for FY25.
- Till February, NCL produced 128.13 MT and is hopeful of achieving the annual target.
- NCL has launched a first aid training programme for homemakers to foster a primary-care-conscious community.
- About 88% of the coal produced by NCL is dispatched to the power sector, contributing to about 10% of total power generation.
HinduBusinessLine | 2 Mar, 2025

Stock Market Highlights 28 February 2025: Bloodbath on D-Street; Sensex plunges 1.9% to 73,198, Nifty settles below 22,150
- Stock market witnessed a bloodbath, with Sensex plunging 1.9% to 73,198 and Nifty settling below 22,150 amid US tariff uncertainty affecting forex traders.
- Nifty Bank and Nifty 50 opened lower, indicating a bearish bias with supports at 48,600 and 22,200 respectively.
- Real estate sector outlook remains positive due to large-scale projects, redevelopment boom, and RBI rate cuts, enhancing market stability.
- Credit card spending declined 2% MoM but grew 14% YoY, while credit card transactions fell 1% MoM with a slowdown in issuance.
- Key insights on credit card market show HDFC Bank and SBI maintaining dominant positions, while Yes Bank's market share stagnated.
- Companies like Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC AMC, and Crompton discussed recent developments, expansions, and strategic initiatives in their respective sectors.
- Stock movements for companies like Tata Power, Angel One, Tata Chemicals, Jindal Steel, and Granules India were analyzed, reflecting market dynamics and updates.
- Notable announcements include Coal India's levy introduction, Crompton's new product launches, and Bajaj Auto's growth strategies shared by various analysts.
- Market trends indicate caution in aggressive positioning, focus on non-lending BFSI businesses, and potential rate cut expectations.
- Overall, the article discusses market fluctuations, sector-specific insights, key analyst recommendations, regulatory developments, and company-specific updates.
HinduBusinessLine | 28 Feb, 2025

Nifty Top Gainers And Losers On Feb. 28: From HDFC Bank, Infosys To Coal India, TCS
- HDFC Bank, Shriram Finance, and Coal India were the top gainers on Friday.
- Infosys, Bharti Airtel, and ICICI Bank were the worst performers of the Nifty 50 index.
- The NSE Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex closed with heavy losses, reaching the lowest levels since June 5.
- The Nifty IT and Nifty Auto sectors were the top laggards in Friday's trade.
Bloomberg Quint | 28 Feb, 2025

Six Stocks In News At Noon: Patanjali Foods, Coal India, Ireda, KEI Industries
- Shares of Patanjali Foods plunged over 13% after its inclusion in Futures and Options contracts.
- Coal India saw its share price rise over 3% after announcing an additional charge of Rs 300 per tonne across all mines starting May 1.
- Ireda shares fell over 7% as the stock entered the Futures & Options segment.
- Shares of KEI Industries rose over 7% following a notable recovery in the wire and cable sector.
Bloomberg Quint | 28 Feb, 2025
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Nifty Prediction today – Feb 28, 2025: Bears pulling the strings, go short
- Nifty 50 is expected to drop further today, with a strong downward bias observed in the advance/decline ratio.
- Coal India is the top gainer, up 2.6%, while Tech Mahindra is the top loser, down 5% in Nifty 50.
- All mid- and small-cap indices are in the red, as well as all sectoral indices, indicating a broad-based selling.
- Short Nifty futures at 22,440 and 22,490 with stop-loss at 22,580. Exit at 22,200. Supports: 22,200 and 22,000. Resistance: 22,500 and 22,580.
HinduBusinessLine | 28 Feb, 2025

Coal India shares in radar as NCL announces additional levy on coal dispatches
- Coal India's board has approved a standard levy of ₹300 per tonne across all mines under its subsidiary, set to be implemented from May 1, 2025.
- This move is projected to generate additional revenue of ₹3,877.50 crore, leading analysts to predict an 8-10% rise in Coal India's EBITDA in FY26-27.
- Global brokerage Morgan Stanley assigns an overweight call on the stock, with a target price of ₹525, citing the levy as a positive development with an 8% upside risk to FY26 estimates.
- Shares of Coal India rose by 2.34% to ₹372.35 on Friday, leading the gainers of Nifty 50 constituents.
HinduBusinessLine | 28 Feb, 2025

Coal India Share Price Up On Announcement Of Additional Charge; Brokerages Bullish
- Coal India announced an additional charge of Rs 300 per tonne across all mines of its subsidiary, Northern Coalfields Ltd.
- The new charge, termed the 'Singrauli Punarasthapan Charge', is expected to generate additional revenue of approximately Rs 3,877.50 crore.
- Morgan Stanley has maintained an 'overweight' rating on Coal India, with a target price of Rs 525 per share.
- JPMorgan has maintained a 'neutral' rating on Coal India and raised the target price to Rs 420 per share.
Bloomberg Quint | 28 Feb, 2025

Share Market Live Updates 28 February 2025: Stock to buy today: Shriram Finance (₹607)
- Shriram Finance plans to enter green technology field for carbon capture and reduction, focusing on R&D innovations. It has acquired Anirit Agritech for controlled weather farming development near Nashik.
- The Company aims to expand Anirit Ventures Ltd's business in agritech, supply chain, agro forestry, and agro tourism, aligning with SEBI's efforts to enhance fixed-income markets.
- The launch of Bond Central by OBPPAI and SEBI is set to enhance transparency in India's fixed-income market and drive investor participation, following a significant increase in transactions in Bonds and SDIs recently.
- Several companies like Kernex Microsystems, Coal India, Tata Power, Transrail Lighting, and TVS Motor have reported positive developments in contract wins, revenue, and strategic partnerships.
- Other companies have seen credit rating upgrades, acquisitions, government collaborations, and new product launches, signaling growth and diversification in their operations.
- Several companies have witnessed different market reactions, including penalties, GST demands, board approvals, and leadership changes, impacting their stock performance.
- The economic calendar for March 1, 2025, includes key events such as India's auto sales data release, China's manufacturing PMI, and U.S. Core PCE Price Index.
- Performance updates of companies like HP, turnover data from NSE and BSE, and figures on cash and F&O volume, along with FII/FPI and DII transactions, reflect the market activity.
HinduBusinessLine | 28 Feb, 2025

Stocks that will see action today: 28 February 2025
- TVS Motor Company (TVSM) has launched the TVS King Duramax Plus and TVS King Deluxe Plus three-wheelers in Mexico.
- Coal India Ltd (CIL) has announced a standard levy of ₹300 per tonne across all mines under its subsidiary, Northern Coalfields Ltd (NCL).
- Transrail Lighting Ltd (Transtrail) has secured a new order worth ₹2,752 crore in the power transmission and distribution sector.
- Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has secured a ₹135.66-crore contract from Central Railway for the Bhusaval-Khandwa section.
HinduBusinessLine | 28 Feb, 2025

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Coal India FAQs
When was Coal India founded?
Coal India was founded in 1975. The company has been operating for 50 years primarily in the Metals & Mining sector.
Where is the Coal India headquarters located?
Coal India is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal. It operates in 2 cities such as Kolkata, New Delhi. To explore all the office locations, visit Coal India locations.
How many employees does Coal India have in India?
Coal India currently has more than 2.4 Lakh+ employees in India. Finance & Accounting department appears to have the highest employee count in Coal India based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does Coal India have good work-life balance?
Coal India has a Work-Life Balance Rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 74% employees rated Coal India 4 or above, while 26% employees rated it 3 or below on work-life balance. This indicates that the majority of employees feel a generally balanced work-life experience, with some opportunities for improvement based on the feedback. We encourage you to read Coal India work-life balance reviews for more details
Is Coal India good for career growth?
Career growth at Coal India is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.5. 74% employees rated Coal India 4 or above, while 26% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading Coal India promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in Coal India?
Working at Coal India offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for job security, salary & benefits and work life balance, based on 500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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