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Coal India

4.0
based on 522 Reviews

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Coal India is the world's largest coal producer, operating numerous mines and training institutes, contributing significantly to employment and energy supply.
Overall Rating
4.0/5
based on 522 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 522 reviews
Overall Rating
4.0/5
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4.6
Job security
4.0
Salary
3.9
Work-life balance
3.6
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 522 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 468 reviews
4.5
Rated by 20 Women
Rated 4.6 for Job security and 4.3 for Work-life balance
4.0
Rated by 448 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 522 reviews | 4.1/5 based on 1.7k reviews | 4.1/5 based on 571 reviews | 4.3/5 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 | 4.2 Good rated by 151 women | 4.0 Good rated by 54 women | 4.5 Good rated by 119 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 448 men | 4.1 Good rated by 1.4k men | 4.1 Good rated by 468 men | 4.3 Good rated by 797 men |
Job security | 4.6 Excellent | 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 522 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
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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: ICICI Securities Maintains 'Buy' On The Stock, Revises Target Price, Sees 22% Upside — Here's Why
- ICICI Securities maintains Buy with a revised target price of Rs 440 on an unchanged 7.5x FY27E earnings per share.
- Coal India Ltd.’s FY25 performance to be impacted by possibly stagnant volumes, though e-auction price remains relatively stable.
- Despite soft volume growth estimated in FY26, the brokerage expects the additional levy at Northern Coalfields to mitigate the financial impact to a large extent.
- Lowered volume growth estimates for FY25/FY26 to 1%/4% from earlier estimates of 3%/5%.
Bloomberg Quint | 5 Mar, 2025

Buy, Sell Or Hold: RIL, ITC, Wipro, ONGC, Coal India, BSE — Ask Profit
- Analysts shared insights on the share prices of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp (IRCTC), Reliance Industries (RIL), ITC, Wipro, BSE, Oil & Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) and Coal India.
- Coal India: Hold, short-term trend remains negative. Positive momentum may be triggered if the stock crosses Rs 400.
- Reliance Industries: Hold, expecting lower consolidation after Rs 1,185 level.
- ITC: Buy, can add stock in a staggered way. May see uptick in FMCG demand after market stabilization.
- BSE: Buy, accumulate on dips. Has upside potential over a five to ten-year horizon.
- Wipro: Buy, less volatility compared to other IT majors. Ideal level to enter would be Rs 275.
- IRCTC: Buy, has much more potential for an upside. Current levels are ideal for buying opportunities.
- ONGC: Hold, has upside potential. Limit exposure at 12% to 15%.
Bloomberg Quint | 4 Mar, 2025
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Coal India expects coal production of 788 MT for FY25, rules out price rationalisation
- Coal India expects coal production of 788 MT for FY25, rules out price rationalisation.
- Coal India Chairman expects an offtake of 765 MT for the current fiscal year.
- The initial coal production target for FY25 was revised to 806-810 MT.
- Coal auction prices remained flat sequentially during January-March 2025.
HinduBusinessLine | 3 Mar, 2025

Coal India Targets Record 788 MT Production, 765 MT Offtake In FY25
- Coal India has set a production target of 788 million tonne and an offtake of 765 MT for the current fiscal year ending March 2025.
- In FY24, the company achieved production of 773.65 MT, reflecting a 10% year-on-year growth.
- Both production and offtake are expected to grow by 1.5% this year, based on current estimates against 10% and 8.5% growth, respectively, last year.
- Coal India has set a production target of 868 million tonne for FY26.
Bloomberg Quint | 3 Mar, 2025

Stock Market Highlights March 3: Nifty, Sensex Top Gainers & Losers
- NSE Nifty 50 closed 0.01% lower, while BSE Sensex closed 0.01% higher.
- HDFC Bank, Reliance Industries, Axis Bank, Bajaj Auto, and Coal India were the top losers.
- Infosys, Bharti Airtel, L&T, Bharat Electronics, and Bajaj Finance were the top gainers.
- NSE Media sector fell the most, while NSE Midcap and Smallcap indices had mixed performance.
Bloomberg Quint | 3 Mar, 2025

Top gainers & losers Intraday March 3, 2025: IT, auto stocks show resilience amid market volatility
- IT, auto stocks show resilience amid market volatility.
- Top gainers: BEL (+3.63%), UltraTech Cement (+3.11%), Grasim Industries (+3%), Eicher Motors (+2.93%), Wipro (+2.68%).
- Top losers: Coal India (-3.02%), Reliance Industries (-2.81%), IndusInd Bank (-1.85%), Bajaj Finserv (-1.80%), Bajaj Auto (-1.77%).
- On the National Stock Exchange, 644 stocks advanced, 2,192 declined, and 937 hit a 52-week low.
HinduBusinessLine | 3 Mar, 2025

Markets slip further as selling intensifies; declines outnumber advances 5:1
- Market breadth remains heavily skewed toward decliners, with 3,232 stocks falling compared to 743 advances on the BSE.
- Among sectoral indices, Nifty Bank shed 0.54% and Nifty Financial Services was down 0.27%.
- Top losers on NSE include Coal India, Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank, Bajaj Finserv, and Bajaj Auto.
- UltraTech Cement, Eicher Motors, BEL, Grasim Industries, and Wipro are among the gainers on the NSE.
HinduBusinessLine | 3 Mar, 2025

Six Stocks In News At Noon: M&M, Infosys, KEI Industries, Coal India, HDFC Bank
- Mahindra & Mahindra reported a 1% YoY rise in total auto sales, leading to a 4.29% increase in its share price on Monday.
- Infosys' share price rose over 2% as Nifty IT steadied after experiencing a sharp decline last week.
- KEI Industries witnessed a 5% surge in its shares, outperforming the benchmark Nifty 50.
- Coal India's shares declined by 4.59% due to a 0.9% drop in February production compared to the previous year.
Bloomberg Quint | 3 Mar, 2025

Stocks To Buy Today: Shriram Finance, Protean eGov Tech, Bandhan Bank, Coal India And JSW Energy
- Analysts have recommended buying Shriram Finance, Protean eGov Tech, Bandhan Bank, Coal India, and JSW Energy.
- Shriram Finance has a potential upside of 6.5% with a target price of Rs 630.
- Protean eGov Technologies stock has a potential upside of 6.3% with a target price of Rs 1,400.
- Bandhan Bank, Coal India, and JSW Energy are also suggested stocks to buy with target prices of Rs 147, Rs 382, and Rs 480 respectively.
Bloomberg Quint | 3 Mar, 2025

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
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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. 75% employees rated Coal India 4 or above, while 25% 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. 75% employees rated Coal India 4 or above, while 25% 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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