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The state -owned Coal India Limited (CIL) said on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) that it has entered into an agreement with Konkan Railway Corporation Limited to develop rail infrastructure for the company and its subsidiaries.
CIL, which is responsible for more than 80% of domestic coal production, is actively strengthening its rail infrastructure to improve coal transport.
Non-Binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the two companies in Kolkata.
The company said in BSE filing, “Coal India Limited and Konkan Railway Corporation Limited understood a non-negotiable memorandum on August 18, 2025 … with the intention of development of the Rail infrastructure of CIL and its subsidiaries.”
CIL had earlier signed an agreement with the Indian Port Rail and Ropeway Corporation LTD to develop a rail infrastructure for coal behemoth and its weapons. In FY25, CIL produced 781.1 million tonnes (MT) coal, which was about 7% lower than the company’s annual target of 838 MT.
Coal India Limited is targeting the production of 875 mounts and production of 900 metric tonnes in FY 26.
Published – August 19, 2025 06:19 pm IST
