BCCL Achieves Record Performance in FY 2024-25
COAL & MINING

BCCL Achieves Record Performance in FY 2024-25

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has set new benchmarks in coal production, financial performance, sustainability, and digital transformation in FY 2024-25. With record-breaking operational achievements, innovative clean energy initiatives, and a strong commitment to community welfare, BCCL continues to play a vital role in India’s coal sector. 

Unprecedented production milestones 
BCCL recorded its highest-ever quarterly coal production of 11.44 million tonnes in Q4 and 4.33 million tonnes in March 2025. Annual coal production stood at 40.50 million tonnes, making it the second highest in its history, despite facing the heaviest rainfall in 50 years (1,747 mm). The company also achieved its highest-ever overburden removal (181.30 million cubic meters) and second-highest annual offtake of 38.25 million tonnes, with rail dispatches growing 6%. Underground coal production saw a 49% increase, while new production sites added 13.30 million tonnes of capacity. Additionally, coal production under the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) mode began at NTST-Kujama, Lodna Area in April 2024. 

Financial success and investments 
BCCL marked a historic financial turnaround, paying its first-ever dividend of Rs 444.3 million to CIL after clearing its accumulated losses. The company also achieved: 
• Record scrap sales of Rs 180.1 million 
• Highest income tax payment in a decade: Rs 4.06 billion 
• Inco 
• me tax refund of Rs 1.04 million 
• Surpassing its CAPEX target for the fourth consecutive year (Rs 11 billion against Rs 10 billion) 
• Government e-Marketplace (GeM) procurement of Rs 41.55 billion, exceeding the Rs 30.60 billion target by 136%. 

Coal washery innovations and monetisation 
BCCL’s washeries recorded a 25-year high in raw coal feed (5.6 million tonnes, up 15%) and a 20-year peak in washed coal supply to the steel sector (170.2 million tonnes, up 16%). In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the company monetized its Dugdha Washery (2.0 MTPA) for Rs 7.62 billion over 25 years and initiated monetization of Sudamdih Washery (1.6 MTPA). 

Digital advancements and operational efficiency 
BCCL led digital transformation within CIL, implementing: 
• SAP BG module, saving Rs 8.6 million annually 
• ERP-driven automation, improving equipment maintenance and employee tracking 
• Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) for e-security and surveillance 
• RFID-based weighbridges for seamless coal transport 
• 99% digital processing of pension claims, boosting transparency. 

Commitment to sustainability and net zero goals 
BCCL has accelerated its clean energy initiatives: 
• 4.088 MWp rooftop solar power commissioned 
• 25 MW solar plant at Bhojudih and 20 MW at Dugdha under development 
• EV adoption, with charging infrastructure at Koyla Bhawan, reducing fuel costs by Rs 250,000 per month 
• Coal Bed Methane (CBM) exploration in Jharia Blocks I & II 
• 100% LED lighting, energy-efficient ACs, and super fans installed across facilities. 

Infrastructure and community development 
BCCL has invested significantly in environmental restoration and social welfare: 
• 22 hectares of degraded land reclaimed, two new eco-parks developed 
• 21.69 MGD water supply ensured, 8 km paved roads completed, and two major bridges constructed 
• Expansion of Central Hospital Dhanbad, including new ICU beds and OPD facilities 
• CSR spending of Rs 218.9 million, exceeding the Rs 187.6 million target 
• STEM education initiatives in 79 schools, Rs 106.9 million allocated for smart classrooms. 

Future vision 
BCCL’s record-breaking performance in FY 2024-25 highlights its role as a key contributor to India’s energy security and industrial growth. With new coal processing facilities, modernized infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives, the company remains committed to enhancing operational efficiency and community welfare while driving India’s clean energy transition. 

(PIB) 
      

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), has set new benchmarks in coal production, financial performance, sustainability, and digital transformation in FY 2024-25. With record-breaking operational achievements, innovative clean energy initiatives, and a strong commitment to community welfare, BCCL continues to play a vital role in India’s coal sector. Unprecedented production milestones BCCL recorded its highest-ever quarterly coal production of 11.44 million tonnes in Q4 and 4.33 million tonnes in March 2025. Annual coal production stood at 40.50 million tonnes, making it the second highest in its history, despite facing the heaviest rainfall in 50 years (1,747 mm). The company also achieved its highest-ever overburden removal (181.30 million cubic meters) and second-highest annual offtake of 38.25 million tonnes, with rail dispatches growing 6%. Underground coal production saw a 49% increase, while new production sites added 13.30 million tonnes of capacity. Additionally, coal production under the Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) mode began at NTST-Kujama, Lodna Area in April 2024. Financial success and investments BCCL marked a historic financial turnaround, paying its first-ever dividend of Rs 444.3 million to CIL after clearing its accumulated losses. The company also achieved: • Record scrap sales of Rs 180.1 million • Highest income tax payment in a decade: Rs 4.06 billion • Inco • me tax refund of Rs 1.04 million • Surpassing its CAPEX target for the fourth consecutive year (Rs 11 billion against Rs 10 billion) • Government e-Marketplace (GeM) procurement of Rs 41.55 billion, exceeding the Rs 30.60 billion target by 136%. Coal washery innovations and monetisation BCCL’s washeries recorded a 25-year high in raw coal feed (5.6 million tonnes, up 15%) and a 20-year peak in washed coal supply to the steel sector (170.2 million tonnes, up 16%). In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the company monetized its Dugdha Washery (2.0 MTPA) for Rs 7.62 billion over 25 years and initiated monetization of Sudamdih Washery (1.6 MTPA). Digital advancements and operational efficiency BCCL led digital transformation within CIL, implementing: • SAP BG module, saving Rs 8.6 million annually • ERP-driven automation, improving equipment maintenance and employee tracking • Integrated Command Control Centre (ICCC) for e-security and surveillance • RFID-based weighbridges for seamless coal transport • 99% digital processing of pension claims, boosting transparency. Commitment to sustainability and net zero goals BCCL has accelerated its clean energy initiatives: • 4.088 MWp rooftop solar power commissioned • 25 MW solar plant at Bhojudih and 20 MW at Dugdha under development • EV adoption, with charging infrastructure at Koyla Bhawan, reducing fuel costs by Rs 250,000 per month • Coal Bed Methane (CBM) exploration in Jharia Blocks I & II • 100% LED lighting, energy-efficient ACs, and super fans installed across facilities. Infrastructure and community development BCCL has invested significantly in environmental restoration and social welfare: • 22 hectares of degraded land reclaimed, two new eco-parks developed • 21.69 MGD water supply ensured, 8 km paved roads completed, and two major bridges constructed • Expansion of Central Hospital Dhanbad, including new ICU beds and OPD facilities • CSR spending of Rs 218.9 million, exceeding the Rs 187.6 million target • STEM education initiatives in 79 schools, Rs 106.9 million allocated for smart classrooms. Future vision BCCL’s record-breaking performance in FY 2024-25 highlights its role as a key contributor to India’s energy security and industrial growth. With new coal processing facilities, modernized infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives, the company remains committed to enhancing operational efficiency and community welfare while driving India’s clean energy transition. (PIB)       

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