NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, has reported its highest-ever half-year consolidated revenue of ₹9,449.10 crore and profit after tax (PAT) of ₹1,764.34 crore for the period ended September 30, 2026. Consolidated revenue increased 18.05% year-on-year, while PAT grew 12.81%. The company also declared an interim dividend of 15% for FY 2026-27.
NLCIL Reports Record Half-Year Financial Performance
The company’s consolidated performance reached new milestones, with revenue from operations recording an all-time high of ₹9,449.10 crore, compared with ₹8,004.02 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year, registering growth of 18.05%.
Consolidated profit after tax (PAT) also reached an all-time high of ₹1,764.34 crore, against ₹1,564.01 crore in the corresponding period of FY 2025-26, representing an increase of 12.81%.
NLCIL Standalone Revenue and Comprehensive Income Grow
On a standalone basis, NLCIL recorded revenue from operations of ₹5,562.61 crore during the first half of FY 2026-27, compared with ₹5,060.51 crore in the corresponding period last year, registering growth of 9.92%.
Total Comprehensive Income, comprising profit or loss and other comprehensive income, increased significantly to ₹1,623.41 crore from ₹842.25 crore, marking a growth of 92.75%.
The company’s net worth stood at ₹20,858.73 crore as on September 30, 2026, compared with ₹18,099.42 crore in the previous year, reflecting an increase of 15.25%.
NLCIL also reported power debtor collection efficiency of 104.58% up to September 30, 2026, indicating strong recovery performance and improved receivables management.
NLCIL Records Growth in Coal Production and Sales
NLCIL recorded standalone coal production of 78.55 lakh tonnes during the first half of FY 2026-27, compared with 74.87 lakh tonnes in the corresponding period of FY 2025-26, registering growth of 4.92%.
Coal sales increased 14.55% to 101.23 lakh tonnes from 88.37 lakh tonnes in the corresponding half year.
The company’s thermal power gross generation on a standalone basis reached 8,306.66 million units (MU), compared with 7,922.60 MU in the corresponding period last year, registering growth of 4.85%.
NLCIL Group Renewable Power Generation Rises 31.89%
NLCIL’s group performance reflected higher electricity generation across thermal and renewable energy operations.
Consolidated thermal power generation increased 19.37% to 14,621.90 MU during the half year, compared with 12,249.34 MU in H1 FY 2025-26.
Renewable power generation recorded particularly strong growth of 31.89%, reaching 1,485.82 MU against 1,126.53 MU in the corresponding period last year.
Group coal production also increased 5.22% to 78.78 lakh tonnes, compared with 74.87 lakh tonnes in the first half of FY 2025-26.
NLCIL Declares 15% Interim Dividend
The company has declared an interim dividend of 15% for the financial year 2026-27.
NLCIL’s consolidated net worth stood at ₹23,400.83 crore as on September 30, 2026, compared with ₹19,965.62 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year, registering growth of 17.21%.
The company’s financial and operational performance highlights growth across coal production, power generation, renewable energy and revenue, alongside improved financial strength.
NLCIL’s first-half FY27 performance marks a significant milestone, with record consolidated revenue and profit after tax alongside strong growth in renewable power generation. Higher coal sales, improved thermal generation and robust collection efficiency also contributed to its performance. The declaration of a 15% interim dividend adds to the key announcements for shareholders.
