Coal India's capex grows 8.5% amid investment focus

18 Aug 2023 CW Team

While initial quarters typically see slower capital expenditure as plans are laid out, the noteworthy aspect of this year's 8.5% growth in capex during April-July is its comparison to the already high base of Rs 43.32 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year, when CIL's capex had reached an all-time high of Rs 18.61 billion.

In line with the government's push for higher capital expenditure for economic recovery, CIL's capital expenditure has tripled over three years, increasing by 197% from Rs 62.70 billion in FY 2020 to Rs 18.61 billion in FY 2023 (April 2022 to March 2023).

Land acquisition accounted for the largest share of expenditure at Rs 13.11 billion (28% of the total), followed closely by the procurement of heavy earth-moving machinery (HEMM) at Rs 10.83 billion (23%). The company's focus on land acquisition and modernized mining equipment is crucial for meeting production targets. Investments in rail sidings, corridors, coal handling plants, and silos for efficient coal evacuation amounted to Rs 6.64 billion and Rs 5.72 billion respectively.

CIL highlighted its commitment to strengthening evacuation infrastructure, pointing out that the budgeted allocation of Rs 41.69 billion for rail sidings and corridors in FY 2024 is the highest among the capital expenditure categories for the year.

For land acquisition, Rs 29.07 billion was allocated for the ongoing fiscal year. Construction of coal handling plants/silos was earmarked at Rs 21.74 billion, while HEMM procurement was allocated Rs 19.65 billion for FY24. The remainder would be directed toward other areas such as plant and machinery, solar projects, joint ventures, and coal washeries.

CIL emphasized the need for robust coal transportation infrastructure to align with increased production levels in the coming years, making significant investments in coal evacuation and first-mile connectivity projects.

Coal India Ltd's capital expenditure grew by 8.5% in the April-July period of this fiscal year, reaching Rs 47 billion. The company's focus remained on investments in infrastructure, land, and mining equipment. The spending during the first four months of the current fiscal year, which met nearly 100% of the Rs 47.54 billion target, accounted for 28.3% of the annual goal of Rs 16.60 billion for the 2023-24 fiscal year.While initial quarters typically see slower capital expenditure as plans are laid out, the noteworthy aspect of this year's 8.5% growth in capex during April-July is its comparison to the already high base of Rs 43.32 billion in the same period of the previous fiscal year, when CIL's capex had reached an all-time high of Rs 18.61 billion.In line with the government's push for higher capital expenditure for economic recovery, CIL's capital expenditure has tripled over three years, increasing by 197% from Rs 62.70 billion in FY 2020 to Rs 18.61 billion in FY 2023 (April 2022 to March 2023).Land acquisition accounted for the largest share of expenditure at Rs 13.11 billion (28% of the total), followed closely by the procurement of heavy earth-moving machinery (HEMM) at Rs 10.83 billion (23%). The company's focus on land acquisition and modernized mining equipment is crucial for meeting production targets. Investments in rail sidings, corridors, coal handling plants, and silos for efficient coal evacuation amounted to Rs 6.64 billion and Rs 5.72 billion respectively.CIL highlighted its commitment to strengthening evacuation infrastructure, pointing out that the budgeted allocation of Rs 41.69 billion for rail sidings and corridors in FY 2024 is the highest among the capital expenditure categories for the year.For land acquisition, Rs 29.07 billion was allocated for the ongoing fiscal year. Construction of coal handling plants/silos was earmarked at Rs 21.74 billion, while HEMM procurement was allocated Rs 19.65 billion for FY24. The remainder would be directed toward other areas such as plant and machinery, solar projects, joint ventures, and coal washeries.CIL emphasized the need for robust coal transportation infrastructure to align with increased production levels in the coming years, making significant investments in coal evacuation and first-mile connectivity projects.

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