About Northern Coalfields Limited
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Northern Coalfields Limited is a private limited union government company based in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, India, a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd Govt Of India Undertaking. It operates in the mining and mineral extraction segment of the metals and mining sector. It was incorporated on 28 November 1985 and has been in existence for over 41 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Gwalior, under CIN U10102MP1985GOI003160. Its GSTIN is 23AABCN4884H1ZE (Madhya Pradesh). The company holds 14 GST registrations, of which 4 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹5,400 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹2,523.76 Cr. It is led by directors including Franklin Jayakumar Natarajan (Managing Director) and Manish Kumar (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 29 June 2026, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2026. The registered office is at P.O – Singrauli Colliery Singrauli., Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, India – 486889.
As per the financials filed for FY 2026, the company reported a revenue of ₹35,360 Cr, a growth of 7% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹10,657 Cr (net margin 30.1%) and EBITDA of ₹16,671 Cr (EBITDA margin 47.1%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over three years and 16% over five years.
The company is associated with 1 brand: Northern Coalfields Limited. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹430 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹36.29 Cr on record. Court records list 1,252 cases involving the company, including 342 filed by the company and 911 filed against it; 244 cases are pending. The company has 2 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in February 2019.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website nclcil.in.
Company details
CIN history
Northern Coalfields has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U10102MP1985PLC003160. The current CIN is U10102MP1985GOI003160, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U10102MP1985GOI003160 | Current |
| U10102MP1985PLC003160 | Previous |
Contact details
Northern Coalfields Limited's registered office is in Dist Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh. Its website is nclcil.in. Its e-mail address is in the company report.
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- Registered AddressP.O – Singrauli Colliery Singrauli., Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, India – 486889
- IndustryMetals and Minerals, Mining & Mineral Extraction
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- Company details, directors and signatories
- Historical financials and ratios
- Shareholding pattern and group structure
- Charges with holder and property details
- Legal cases, compliance and MCA filings
Brands
Northern Coalfields operates one associated brand: Northern Coalfields Limited. Each brand links to its own profile.
| Brand | Description | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Coal production, mining, and sustainable operations in India. | nclcil.in |
Business activity
The main business activity of Northern Coalfields is mining and quarrying. In detail, this covers mining of coal and lignite.
| Main activity group code | Main activity | Business activity code | Business activity | Share of turnover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Mining and quarrying | 05 | Mining of coal and lignite |
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Financials of Northern Coalfields Limited
FY 2026 filings availableNorthern Coalfields Limited reported revenue of ₹35,360 Cr (up 7% YoY) for FY 2026.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 16% over five years, including 7% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 9% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
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| EBITDA | ₹16,671 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹10,657 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 47.1% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 30.1% | ||||
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Board of directors of Northern Coalfields Limited
Northern Coalfields has 8 current directors and 77 former directors. Current directors are listed first, with their designation and appointment date.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manish Kumar | Whole-Time Director | 21 Sep 2022 | 4 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Ashutosh Dwivedi | Whole-Time Director | 13 Sep 2025 | 1 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Sona Kumari Also directs: Coal India Limited | Director | 17 Sep 2026 | 0 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Franklin Jayakumar Natarajan | Managing Director | 08 Sep 2026 | 0 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Praveen Shanker Kapoor | Director | 15 Jul 2026 | 0 Years 3 Months | Current |
| Sunil Kumar Darla | Director | 17 Jun 2026 | 0 Years 4 Months | Current |
Auditor
Northern Coalfields Limited is audited by A R S A N & CO for the financial year 2026.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| A R S A N & CO | FY 2026 | 005216C |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Northern Coalfields Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2025, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2003 | 90209425 | State Bank of India | ₹430 Cr | Open | |
| 27 Oct 1995 | 90207711 | Bharat Earth Movers Limited | ₹36.29 Cr | Satisfied |
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Total charge records: 2 View all charges
Deals & funding
Northern Coalfields Limited has 2 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in February 2019.
Deals on record (2 of 2)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Coal India Ltd Govt of India Undertaking |
| Mar 2017 | Secondary share transfer | Undisclosed | Seller: Coal India Ltd Govt of India Undertaking |
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal cases
Northern Coalfields Limited has 1,252 court cases on record: 342 filed by Northern Coalfields, 911 filed against it. 244 cases are pending and 1,008 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 1,064 | 801 | 207 |
| Supreme Court | 121 | 62 | 20 |
| District courts | 64 | 46 | 16 |
| NCLT | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| NCLAT | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Cases on record (5 of 1,252)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court | Court case (2901-Labour and Industrial Laws : Appointment, retrenchment, termination, dismissal, removal, disciplinary proceedings against labour/workmen) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| High Court of Madhya Pradesh | Appeal | Filed against the company by M/S Sainik Mining and Allied Services Limited | Pending |
| District court, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh | Court case (EX MJC) | Filed against the company by Reena Mechanicals Private Limited | Pending |
| Allahabad High Court | Court case (WTAX) | Filed against the company by NTPC Ltd. | Pending |
| High Court of Rajasthan | Writ petition | Filed against the company by Rajasthan Urja Vikas and IT Services Limited (Ruvitl) | Pending |
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Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME payment delays
No delayed payments to MSME suppliers are on our record for Northern Coalfields Limited; the supplier-wise MSME Form 1 check is in the company report Buy the company report.
GST
Northern Coalfields has 14 GST registrations: 4 active and 10 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23AABCN4884H1ZE | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 23AABCN4884H8Z7 | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 01 Sep 2017 |
| 09AABCN4884H1Z4 | Uttar Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 19AABCN4884H2Z2 | West Bengal | Active | 08 May 2018 |
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Recent activity
Northern Coalfields Limited has 81 board changes on record since 2007: 10 appointments and 71 cessations. The latest: Sona Kumari was appointed as Director on 17 Sep 2026.
76 earlier events are in the company report.
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Northern Coalfields is an active private limited union government company based in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, India. The company works in mining and mineral extraction, within the metals and minerals industry. It was incorporated on 28 November 1985 (41+ years old) and is registered under CIN U10102MP1985GOI003160.
Northern Coalfields has 8 current directors:
- Franklin Jayakumar Natarajan - Managing Director
- Manish Kumar - Whole-Time Director
- Ashutosh Dwivedi - Whole-Time Director
- Sona Kumari - Director
- Praveen Shanker Kapoor - Director
- Sunil Kumar Darla - Director
- Asheesh Kumar - Nominee Director
- Alok Kumar Singh - Nominee Director
The latest financial statements of Northern Coalfields on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2026. Its last annual general meeting was held on 29 June 2026. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Northern Coalfields is 23AABCN4884H1ZE, registered in Madhya Pradesh. The company has 14 GST registrations in all, of which 4 are active and 10 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 23AABCN4884H8Z7 (Madhya Pradesh), 09AABCN4884H1Z4 (Uttar Pradesh), 19AABCN4884H2Z2 (West Bengal).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Northern Coalfields is U10102MP1985GOI003160. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Northern Coalfields has 1,252 court cases on record: 342 filed by the company and 911 filed against it. 244 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Northern Coalfields was incorporated on 28 November 1985, making it 41+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Gwalior.
Northern Coalfields has 2 deals on record (2 secondary share transfers); the latest was in February 2019.
Sona Kumari was appointed as Director on 17 Sep 2026. Franklin Jayakumar Natarajan was appointed as Managing Director on 08 Sep 2026. Asheesh Kumar was appointed as Nominee Director on 04 Aug 2026. Northern Coalfields has 81 board changes on record in total.
Northern Coalfields can be reached through the website nclcil.in. Its registered office is in Sidhi, Madhya Pradesh, India.
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