A subsidiary of Coal India Limited is planning to launch an initial public offering (IPO), seeking a valuation of about $1.33 billion, marking another listing from India’s largest coal producer. The offering will involve the public sale of shares in Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), a mining consultancy and exploration arm of Coal India. According to Reuters, the IPO will be priced in the range of ₹163 to ₹172 per share and is expected to raise around ₹18.38 billion (about $198.7 million). The offering is structured entirely as an offer for sale, meaning Coal India will sell up to 107.1 million shares, while CMPDI itself will not receive proceeds from the issue.
The IPO will open for public subscription from March 20 to March 24, 2026, giving investors an opportunity to buy into one of India’s key mining consultancy firms. CMPDI provider service in mineral exploration, mine planning, environmental management, and infrasture design, playing a critical role in India’s coal and resource development sector. The listing comes at a time when India’s IPO market has faced mixed investor sentiment in 2026, with several newly listed companies trading below their issue prices. However, offerings linked to major state-owned enterprises have continued to attract attention due to their strategic importance and stable revenue base.
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CMPDI has also shown steady financial performance. The company reported a profit of ₹4.25 billion for the nine months ended December 2025, representing a roughly 9% increase from the previous year. Market observers note that the strong parentage of Coal India and the firm’s specialised role in the mining and energy ecosystem could support investor demand when the IPO opens. The move also follows the successful market debut of another Coal India subsidiary earlier this year, highlighting continued investor interest in companies linked to India’s energy and resources sector.
