Coal India Q3 Profit Beats Estimates, Declares Dividend Amidst Revenue Decline

• Coal India reported a net profit of ₹7,166 crore in Q3, surpassing estimates of ₹6,825 crore.
• Revenue stood at ₹34,924 crore, exceeding the ₹33,288 crore estimate, but EBITDA missed expectations.
• Year-on-year, net profit fell 15.6% and revenue declined 5.2%; EBITDA dropped 24.2%.
• The board declared a third interim dividend of ₹5.50 per equity share for FY26, with payment by March 13.
• Strategic moves include BCCL listing, a JV with DVC for a 1,600 MW power project, and entry into critical minerals.