NLC India Limited, a Navratna Government of India Enterprise, has reported strong financial and operational performance for the first half of the financial year 2026-27, ended September 30, 2026. The company recorded growth in coal production, coal sales, power generation, revenue and profitability across its standalone and consolidated operations. The group also achieved all-time high revenue and profit figures during the reporting period.
On a standalone basis, NLC India reported coal production of 78.55 lakh tonnes (LT) during H1 FY2026-27, registering a 4.92% increase compared to 74.87 LT in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. Coal sales increased by 14.55% to 101.23 LT, against 88.37 LT in H1 FY2025-26. Thermal power generation also grew by 4.85% to 8,306.66 million units (MU), compared to 7,922.60 MU in the previous year’s first half.
The company’s standalone revenue from operations increased by 9.92% to ₹5,562.61 crore, compared to ₹5,060.51 crore in the corresponding period last year. Total comprehensive income registered significant growth of 92.75%, reaching ₹1,623.41 crore against ₹842.25 crore previously. Its standalone net worth also increased by 15.25% to ₹20,858.73 crore as of September 30, 2026. The company reported a power debtor collection efficiency of 104.58%, reflecting its effective receivables management.
At the consolidated level, NLC India achieved record financial performance, with group revenue from operations rising by 18.05% to ₹9,449.10 crore from ₹8,004.02 crore in H1 FY2025-26. Group Profit After Tax (PAT) increased by 12.81% to an all-time high of ₹1,764.34 crore, compared to ₹1,564.01 crore in the previous corresponding period. The group’s net worth also expanded by 17.21% to ₹23,400.83 crore.
Operationally, gross thermal power generation across the group increased by 19.37% to 14,621.90 MU, compared to 12,249.34 MU. Renewable power generation recorded stronger growth of 31.89%, reaching 1,485.82 MU against 1,126.53 MU in the previous year. Group coal production also increased by 5.22% to 78.78 LT.
Reflecting its financial performance, the company’s Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of 15% for FY2026-27. The results highlight NLC India’s expanding operational capacity and improving financial performance, supported by growth in both conventional and renewable power generation.
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