Bharat Coking Coal Ltd (BCCL), a Coal India subsidiary, reported a loss of Rs 22.8 crore for the quarter ending December 2025, stemming from reduced revenue. Despite a strong IPO debut, the company's income and coal production declined. BCCL remains crucial to India's steel industry, managing extensive mining operations in Jharkhand and West Bengal.

BCCL Faces Loss Amid Revenue Dip Despite Historic IPO Debut

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd Reports Significant Financial Loss

BCCL, a prominent arm of Coal India, has reported a financial loss of Rs 22.8 crore for the quarter ending December 2025.

The company, which made headlines post its recent market debut, had reported a substantial profit of Rs 424.99 crore in the same period a year earlier.

Financial Performance Overview

Revenue Decline: BCCL's income fell to Rs 2,853.24 crore for the October-November period, down from Rs 3,756.86 crore the previous year.
Financial Loss: The company reported a financial loss of Rs 22.8 crore for the quarter ending December 2025.
Stock Market Debut: BCCL's stock market debut on January 19, 2026, achieved a premium of over 95% against the issue price of Rs 23.
IPO Subscription: The company received a historic IPO subscription of 146.8 times.

Coal Production Trends

Coal production saw a decrease, with output in the first nine months of the current fiscal year dropping to 24.65 million tonnes, compared to 29.06 million tonnes a year ago.

BCCL's Role in India's Steel Sector

BCCL continues to play a vital role in supporting India's steel sector, leveraging cutting-edge mining technologies in its operations across Jharkhand and West Bengal, particularly in the Jharia Coalfield, while addressing environmental and community safety challenges.