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Coal India
4.0
based on 532 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 532 reviews

3% above
industry average

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

Work from office
87% 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 532 reviews
Overall Rating
4.0/5
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4.5
Job security
4.0
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Work-life balance
3.6
Work satisfaction
3.5
Company culture
3.5
Promotions
3.4
Skill development
Coal India is rated 4.0 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 532 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 478 reviews
4.3
Rated by 21 Women
Rated 4.4 for Salary and 4.3 for Job security
4.0
Rated by 457 Men
Rated 4.6 for Job security and 4.0 for Work-life balance
Work Policy at Coal India
based on 37 reviews in last 6 months
Work from office
87%
Hybrid
11%
Permanent work from home
2%
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Overall Rating | 4.0/5 based on 532 reviews | 3.7/5 based on 763 reviews | 3.8/5 based on 869 reviews | 4.2/5 based on 3.1k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Job security Work-life balance Salary | Salary | Salary | Job security Skill development Work-life balance |
Critically Rated for | No critically rated category | Company culture Work-life balance Work satisfaction | Work-life balance Company culture Promotions | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Work from office 87% employees reported | Work from office 89% employees reported | Work from office 85% employees reported | Work from office 83% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.3 Good rated by 21 women | 3.3 Average rated by 109 women | 3.8 Good rated by 93 women | 4.1 Good rated by 193 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 457 men | 3.8 Good rated by 599 men | 3.8 Good rated by 709 men | 4.2 Good rated by 2.7k men |
Job security | 4.5 Good | 3.7 Good | 3.4 Average | 4.4 Good |
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Coal India Salaries
Coal India salaries have received with an average score of 4.0 out of 5 by 532 employees.
Deputy Manager
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₹12 L/yr - ₹32 L/yr
Management Trainee
(53 salaries)
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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
(29 salaries)
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₹15 L/yr - ₹27.3 L/yr
Mining Engineer
(28 salaries)
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₹5.3 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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‘Govt working with CIL incentivise mining equipment manufacturing’
- The Indian government is working with Coal India Limited (CIL) to incentivize indigenous manufacturing of mining equipment.
- The government aims to reduce import dependence and promote self-sufficiency in mining equipment.
- Coal India currently imports high-capacity equipment for coal production and dispatch.
- Promoting domestic manufacturing of mining equipment will support the Make In India initiative.
HinduBusinessLine | 2 Apr, 2025

Coal India eyes lithium mining JV with Argentina’s YPF; due diligence underway in Australia
- Coal India, India’s largest coal miner, is planning to enter into a joint venture with Argentina’s YPF SA for lithium mining.
- The non-binding agreement has been signed, and once lithium blocks are identified and finalized, a binding framework will be established.
- Coal India aims to diversify into lithium, a critical component for energy storage solutions and EVs, as India is import-dependent for lithium.
- In addition to Argentina, Coal India is also conducting due diligence on lithium-bearing blocks in Australia.
HinduBusinessLine | 2 Apr, 2025

Coal India Eyes Lithium Blocks In Australia, Argentina: Chairman
- Coal India is looking at lithium blocks in Australia and Argentina.
- The company aims for a production of 875 million tonnes and offtake of 900 MT in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
- Coal India accounts for over 80% of domestic coal production.
- CIL's pithead stock as on March 31, 2025 was 106 million tonnes, the highest so far.
Bloomberg Quint | 2 Apr, 2025

Government Gets Record Rs 74,000 Crore In Dividends From CPSEs In FY25
- The government has received just over Rs 74,000 crore in dividends from public sector enterprises in FY25, making it the highest ever dividend payout.
- Dividend receipts have come in at Rs 74,016 crore, 16% higher than Rs 63,749.3 crore in fiscal 2024.
- The highest contributors to the government's kitty were Coal India Ltd. at Rs 10,252 crore, followed by Oil and Natural Gas Corp. at Rs 10,002 crore and Bharat Petroleum Corp. at Rs 3,562.47 crore.
- Each PSU is required to pay a minimum annual dividend of 30% of its PAT or 4% of its net worth.
Bloomberg Quint | 2 Apr, 2025
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- Glenmark Pharma launched Vancomycin Hydrochloride, Shree Cements started commercial production, Swelect Energy added a Solar PV Power Plant, Maruti's total passenger vehicle production increased, Zaggle entered into an agreement with Truecaller.
- Coal India to increase coal price, Warren Tea discussed potential merger, Blue Dart's income tax demand reduced, VIP Clothing upgraded its long-term debt rating, Sterling and Wilson secured new green energy projects.
- Quess Corp announced a record date for the demerger, Hind Copper achieved record ore production, SJVN completed a trial run of a green energy project, Max Healthcare expanded with a new facility, KEC International received new orders.
- Sandhar Tech acquired Aluminium die casting business, Power Grid emerged as successful bidder for inter-state transmission system, Power stocks saw surge in electricity consumption, JSW Energy added 3.6 GW of generation capacity, Raymond entered into a joint development agreement for a housing project.
HinduBusinessLine | 2 Apr, 2025

Stocks that will see action today: 2 April 2025
- Coal India produced 85.8 million tonnes of coal in March 2025, 3.1% lower than last year, leading to a shortfall in annual production targets.
- Fair trade regulator CCI approved the joint acquisition of stakes in digital healthcare platform API Holdings by 360 ONE and Claypond Capital Partners.
- JSW Energy's installed generation capacity reached 10.9 GW, surpassing the targeted 10 GW for FY25.
- KEC International won fresh infrastructure projects worth Rs 1,236 crore, strengthening its presence in the sector.
HinduBusinessLine | 2 Apr, 2025

Coal India posts flat production growth at 781.1 mt for FY25, misses output target
- Coal India's production for FY25 increased by only 1% to 781.1 mt, missing the output target.
- Production target was reduced to 823 mt due to various reasons such as delays in clearances.
- Two Coal India subsidiaries, SECL and BCCL, witnessed a decline in production during FY25.
- Coal India's offtake for FY25 increased by 1.3% to 763.2 mt, but was impacted by a rake shortage.
HinduBusinessLine | 1 Apr, 2025

Coal India Hikes Prices Of Coking, Non-Coking Coal
- Coal India has increased the prices of coking and non-coking coal by Rs 10 per tonne.
- The new prices will come into effect from April 16 and will apply to both regulated and non-regulated sectors.
- The additional revenue generated from the price hike will contribute towards the Coal Mines Pension Scheme, 1998.
- PD Sharma, the executive director of materials and contracts, has relinquished the charge at Coal India.
Bloomberg Quint | 1 Apr, 2025

Coal India Produces 781 MT In FY25; Misses Target
- Coal India Ltd. produced 781.1 million tonnes of coal in 2024-25, which is 7% less than the target for the financial year.
- The coal production in March dropped by 3.1% compared to the same period in the previous year.
- Subsidiaries of the coal behemoth, including Central Coalfields Ltd., Western Coalfields Ltd., and South Eastern Coalfields Ltd., registered a decline in production.
- Coal India set a production target of 868 million tonnes for fiscal year 2025-26.
Bloomberg Quint | 1 Apr, 2025

IPOs hit a bump in March quarter amid robust filings
- Despite the slowdown, 78 companies raised ₹1.62 crore through IPOs this fiscal, a record.
- IPO filings, however, continue to remain robust. This quarter has seen 54 filings compared with 51, 54 and 22 filings in the previous three quarters, respectively.
- Concerns over high valuations have led many companies to delay their listing plans, fearing a lack of investor enthusiasm.
- Divestment by state-owned firms could keep the IPO register ticking. Bharat Coking Coal and Central Mine Planning and Design Institute, both subsidiaries of Coal India, are expected to launch their IPOs in the second half of FY26.
HinduBusinessLine | 30 Mar, 2025

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Central Coalfields
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• 134 reviews
Western Coalfields
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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 4.0 out of 5 based on 500+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 74% employees rated Coal India 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. 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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