NCC bags Rs 68.3 billion coal mining order in Jharkhand

28 Oct 2025 CW Team

NCC Ltd announced on Saturday that it has secured a Rs 68.3 billion (Rs 6,828.94 crore) contract from Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal India, for coal and overburden extraction and transportation at one of its major mining projects in Jharkhand.

In a regulatory filing, NCC stated that it received a letter of acceptance dated 24 October from CCL for work related to the Amrapali open-cast project located in the Chandragupt area of Jharkhand.

The project involves removal of 413.59 million cubic metres (CuM) of overburden, extraction of 233.325 million tonnes (MT) of coal, and transportation to Shivpur siding and surface stockyards under various lead slabs. It also includes wagon loading of 139.995 MT of coal at the Shivpur siding.

To execute the project, NCC will deploy Heavy Earth Moving Machinery (HEMM) to manage large-scale excavation and logistics efficiently.

NCC Ltd is a diversified construction and infrastructure company engaged in multiple sectors, including buildings, transportation, water and environment, mining, and railways.

The new order further strengthens NCC’s presence in India’s mining and energy infrastructure segment, underscoring its capability in large-scale resource extraction and logistics operations.

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