Eastern Coalfields Limited Holds 51st Annual General Meeting

Newsmantra — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:57:41 +0000

Sanctoria, 12th August, 2026: Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited and a leading coal producer in the country, convened its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 12th August, 2026 at its Headquarters in Sanctoria. The meeting was held in hybrid mode, allowing participation both in person and through virtual platforms, ensuring broad-based engagement.
The AGM was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including:

Shri B. Sairam, Chairman, Coal India Limited
Shri Mukesh Agrawal, Director (Finance), Coal India Limited
Shri Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Eastern Coalfields Limited
Shri Anil Narayan Kinjavadekar, Independent Director, ECL
Dr. Chetna Shukla, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Coal
Md. Anzar Alam, Director (Finance), ECL
Shri Gunjan Kumar Sinha, Director (Human Resources), ECL
Shri Girish Gopinathan Nair, Director (Technical) Project & Planning, ECL
Shri Chitranjan Kumar, Director (Technical) Operations, ECL
Shri B. P. Dubey, Company Secretary, Coal India Limited
Shri Rambabu Pathak, Company Secretary, Eastern Coalfields Limited

The meeting was also attended by all Heads of Departments at ECL Headquarters and Area General Managers, reflecting a unified and committed leadership presence.

In his address to the shareholders and stakeholders, Shri Satish Jha, CMD, ECL, reflected on the performance of the Company for the financial year 2025–26. He stated:

“F.Y. 2025–26 has been a landmark year for Eastern Coalfields Limited. It stands out not only for our highest-ever coal production but also for the significant qualitative improvements made in our operations, sustainability practices and governance frameworks.”

Chairman, CIL acknowledged the performance of the company for F.Y. 2025-26. He further stressed upon the need of increasing the revenue sharing model of mines. Chairman also emphasized upon assuring good quality of coal and sustainable development initiatives.

Key highlights of the AGM included the presentation and adoption of the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2026, along with the Directors’ Report and discussion on the future roadmap of the company.

The Company reiterated its unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability, digital innovation and nation-building by ensuring a reliable coal supply for the country’s energy needs.

Chairman, Coal India Shares His Vision with Team Members on Achieving Operational Excellence

Newsmantra — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:54:38 +0000

KOLKATA. Shortly after assuming charge at our corporate office in Kolkata, our Chairman, Shri B Sairam took an introductory meeting with CIL functional directors and CMDs of subsidiary companies. The focus was on the leadership roadmap for achieving operational efficiency and taking the company to the next level of excellence. He also shared the immediate goals of achieving this year’s coal production targets with compliances on safety and quality.

The meeting was attended by our Director (HR,) Dr. Vinay Ranjan; Director (Marketing,) Shri Mukesh Choudhary; Director (Finance), Shri Mukesh Agrawal; and Director (Technical), Shri Achyut Ghatak. CMDs of our subsidiary companies attended the meeting virtually.

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Eastern Coalfields Limited Holds 51st Annual General Meeting

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