Coal India Dividend History: Dividend Per Share, Dates & Timeline
Check the complete Coal India Dividend History from 2011 to 2026, including dividend per share, interim and final dividends, recent dividend payments and financial-year details.
Updated: 1 October 2026Coal India Limited is a state-owned coal mining company in India and operates under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India.
Coal India has a long history of distributing dividends to shareholders. Since 18 February 2011, the company has declared 35 dividends.
The latest Coal India dividend is a ₹5.25 per share final dividend, with an ex-dividend date of 4 September 2026.
Coal India Dividend History
The table below shows the complete available Coal India dividend history from February 2011 through September 2026.
| Ex-Date | Dividend Per Share | Dividend Type |
|---|---|---|
| 4 September 2026 | ₹5.25 | FINAL |
| 31 July 2026 | ₹5.50 | INTERIM |
| 18 February 2026 | ₹5.50 | INTERIM |
| 4 November 2025 | ₹10.25 | INTERIM |
| 21 August 2025 | ₹5.15 | FINAL |
| 6 August 2025 | ₹5.50 | INTERIM |
| 31 January 2025 | ₹5.60 | INTERIM |
| 5 November 2024 | ₹15.75 | INTERIM |
| 16 August 2024 | ₹5.00 | FINAL |
| 20 February 2024 | ₹5.25 | INTERIM |
| 21 November 2023 | ₹15.25 | INTERIM |
| 18 August 2023 | ₹4.00 | FINAL |
| 8 February 2023 | ₹5.25 | INTERIM |
| 15 November 2022 | ₹15.00 | INTERIM |
| 11 August 2022 | ₹3.00 | FINAL |
| 21 February 2022 | ₹5.00 | INTERIM |
| 6 December 2021 | ₹9.00 | INTERIM |
| 2 September 2021 | ₹3.50 | FINAL |
| 15 March 2021 | ₹5.00 | INTERIM |
| 19 November 2020 | ₹7.50 | INTERIM |
| 19 March 2020 | ₹12.00 | INTERIM |
| 22 March 2019 | ₹5.85 | INTERIM |
| 28 December 2018 | ₹7.25 | INTERIM |
| 16 March 2018 | ₹16.50 | INTERIM |
| 27 March 2017 | ₹1.15 | INTERIM |
| 14 March 2017 | ₹18.75 | INTERIM |
| 14 March 2016 | ₹27.40 | INTERIM |
| 3 March 2015 | ₹20.70 | INTERIM |
| 17 January 2014 | ₹29.00 | INTERIM |
| 6 September 2013 | ₹4.30 | FINAL |
| 18 March 2013 | ₹9.70 | INTERIM |
| 6 September 2012 | ₹0.50 | FINAL |
| 15 March 2012 | ₹9.50 | INTERIM |
| 8 September 2011 | ₹0.40 | FINAL |
| 18 February 2011 | ₹3.50 | INTERIM |
The earlier version of this article stated that Coal India had declared 24 dividends after 2011. The updated dividend record shows that Coal India has declared 35 dividends since 18 February 2011.
The earlier statement that Coal India paid ₹24.25 per share in the last 52 weeks is also outdated. As of the latest available data, the dividend declared in the preceding 12 months totals ₹26.50 per share.
How Many Times Does Coal India Give Dividend?
Coal India has declared 35 dividends since February 2011. The number of dividend payments can vary from year to year.
In 2026, Coal India declared dividends three times: ₹5.50 per share in February, ₹5.50 per share in July and ₹5.25 per share as the final dividend in September.
Coal India Dividend History: Recent Financial Years
Coal India’s dividend payments have varied across financial years. The table below groups the declared dividends according to the financial year in which the relevant ex-dividend dates occurred.
| Financial Year | Total Dividend Per Share | Dividend Details |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2025-26 | ₹16.25 | ₹5.50 Interim + ₹5.50 Interim + ₹5.25 Final |
| FY 2024-25 | ₹26.50 | ₹5.60 Interim + ₹5.00 Final + ₹5.50 Interim + ₹5.15 Final + ₹10.25 Interim |
| FY 2023-24 | ₹25.50 | ₹5.25 Interim + ₹5.00 Final + ₹15.25 Interim |
| FY 2022-23 | ₹24.25 | ₹5.25 Interim + ₹3.00 Final + ₹15.00 Interim |
| FY 2021-22 | ₹17.50 | ₹9.00 Interim + ₹5.00 Interim + ₹3.50 Final |
| FY 2020-21 | ₹5.00 | ₹5.00 Interim |
Coal India Dividend 2026
Coal India declared three dividends in 2026. These included two interim dividends of ₹5.50 per share each and a final dividend of ₹5.25 per share.
| Dividend | Amount | Ex-Date |
|---|---|---|
| Interim Dividend | ₹5.50 | 18 February 2026 |
| Interim Dividend | ₹5.50 | 31 July 2026 |
| Final Dividend | ₹5.25 | 4 September 2026 |
| Total 2026 | ₹16.25 | 3 Dividends |
Coal India Dividend 2025
Coal India declared four dividends associated with the 2025 financial-year period: ₹5.60 interim, ₹5.50 interim, ₹5.15 final and ₹10.25 interim.
Coal India Dividend 2024
In 2024, Coal India declared an interim dividend of ₹5.25 per share, a final dividend of ₹5.00 per share and an interim dividend of ₹15.75 per share.
Coal India Dividend 2023
Coal India declared three dividends in 2023. The previous version of this article listed only two dividends.
| Ex-Date | Dividend | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 8 February 2023 | ₹5.25 | INTERIM |
| 18 August 2023 | ₹4.00 | FINAL |
| 21 November 2023 | ₹15.25 | INTERIM |
| Total | ₹24.50 | 3 Dividends |
Coal India Dividend 2022
Coal India declared three dividends in calendar year 2022: ₹5.00 interim, ₹3.00 final and ₹15.00 interim.
Coal India Dividend History: Recent Years Timeline
₹16.25 Total Dividend
Coal India declared two interim dividends of ₹5.50 each and a final dividend of ₹5.25.
Total: ₹16.25 per share.
Multiple Dividend Payments
Coal India declared interim dividends of ₹5.60, ₹5.50 and ₹10.25, along with a final dividend of ₹5.15.
Total: ₹26.50 per share.
₹26.00 Calendar-Year Dividend
Coal India declared ₹5.25 interim, ₹5.00 final and ₹15.75 interim dividends on the relevant 2024 ex-dates.
Calendar-year ex-date total: ₹26.00 per share.
Three Dividend Payments
Coal India declared ₹5.25 interim, ₹4.00 final and ₹15.25 interim dividends.
Total: ₹24.50 per share.
Three Dividend Payments
Coal India declared ₹5.00 interim, ₹3.00 final and ₹15.00 interim dividends.
Calendar-year total: ₹23.00 per share.
Three Dividend Payments
Coal India declared ₹5.00 interim, ₹3.50 final and ₹9.00 interim dividends.
Calendar-year total: ₹17.50 per share.
Coal India Dividend Calculation: Example
The following example shows the dividend received by an investor holding Coal India shares, using the FY 2025-26 total dividend of ₹16.25 per share.
The ₹1,625 example is calculated as 100 shares × ₹16.25 per share. Actual dividend receipts can differ depending on shareholder eligibility, applicable taxes and deductions.
Does Coal India Give Dividend Every Year?
Coal India has maintained a long record of dividend payments. Since February 2011, the company has declared dividends every year in the available history.
However, the number of payments and the dividend amount have varied from year to year. In some periods Coal India declared two or three dividends, while other periods included additional interim payments.
About Coal India Limited
Coal India Limited (CIL) is a state-owned coal mining company in India. It operates under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India.
Coal India is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal, and was established in 1975. The company is engaged in the exploration, production and marketing of coal and coal-related products.
Coal India operates through a large network of mines and subsidiaries across different coal-producing regions of India.
Key Fundamentals of Coal India
- Market Capitalization: Coal India’s market capitalization changes with its share price and the number of outstanding shares.
- Revenue: Coal India generates revenue primarily from the production and sale of coal.
- Net Income: Net income represents the company’s earnings after expenses, taxes and other costs.
- Earnings Per Share: EPS indicates the portion of profit attributable to each outstanding equity share.
- Dividend: Coal India has a long history of distributing dividends to shareholders.
- Coal Production: Production volume is an important operating indicator for Coal India.
- Coal Prices and Demand: Revenue and profitability can be influenced by coal demand, realizations and production volumes.
- Government Ownership: Coal India is a government-owned enterprise operating under the Ministry of Coal.
- Operational Efficiency: Production costs, productivity and mine efficiency are important factors affecting operating performance.
- Environmental and Social Factors: Mining operations involve environmental and social considerations, including land use, rehabilitation and community development.
Coal India Dividend History FAQs
Coal India has declared 35 dividends since 18 February 2011. The number of dividends declared can vary from year to year.
The latest dividend in the updated history is a ₹5.25 per share final dividend with an ex-dividend date of 4 September 2026.
Coal India declared three dividends in 2026: ₹5.50 interim, ₹5.50 interim and ₹5.25 final.
Coal India’s FY 2025-26 total dividend is ₹16.25 per share, consisting of ₹5.50 interim, ₹5.50 interim and ₹5.25 final dividend.
The relevant 2025 ex-dates include dividends of ₹5.60, ₹5.50, ₹5.15 and ₹10.25 per share. Together these total ₹26.50 per share.
Coal India declared three dividends in 2023: ₹5.25 interim, ₹4.00 final and ₹15.25 interim.
The largest individual Coal India dividend in 2026 in this history was ₹5.50 per share. The company declared this amount twice during 2026.
The latest available record shows Coal India declared ₹26.50 per share in dividends during the preceding 12-month period.
Yes. Coal India has declared both interim and final dividends. Interim dividends have represented a significant portion of the company’s recent dividend payments.
The earliest dividend shown in the available history was an interim dividend of ₹3.50 per share with an ex-dividend date of 18 February 2011.
Conclusion
The Coal India Dividend History shows a long record of dividend distributions to shareholders. Since February 2011, Coal India has declared 35 dividends.
In 2026, Coal India declared three dividends of ₹5.50, ₹5.50 and ₹5.25 per share, taking the 2026 total to ₹16.25 per share.
The latest dividend was the ₹5.25 per share final dividend, with an ex-dividend date of 4 September 2026.
Dividend history can help investors understand a company’s past shareholder distributions, but past dividends do not guarantee future payouts. Investors should check the latest company disclosures and stock-exchange filings before making investment decisions.
Dividend history is provided for informational and educational purposes only. Dividend declarations, record dates, ex-dividend dates and payment details may change. Investors should verify the latest information from Coal India’s official disclosures and stock-exchange filings before making investment decisions.
Source: Trendlyne – Coal India Dividend History
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