[SMM Flash News] Coal India to Invest INR 19 Billion in R&D by FY2030

Published: Jun 30, 2026 20:29

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Coal India Ltd. (CIL) plans to invest around INR 19 billion (₹1,900 crore) in research and development by FY2030 as it accelerates technological innovation and energy transition efforts. The company's R&D spending rose fourfold to INR 2.45 billion in FY2025, supported by the establishment of the National Centre for Coal and Energy Research (NaCCER). CIL is currently advancing 19 R&D projects worth INR 2.25 billion and collaborating with leading academic institutions on clean coal, carbon capture, critical minerals, mine repurposing, and advanced mining technologies to strengthen its long-term competitiveness.

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