About Western Coalfields Limited
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Western Coalfields Limited is a private limited union government company based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, a subsidiary of Coal India Ltd Govt Of India Undertaking. It operates in the other metals and minerals segment of the metals and mining sector. It was incorporated on 29 October 1975 and has been in existence for over 51 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Mumbai, under CIN U10100MH1975GOI018626. Its GSTIN is 27AAACW1578L1ZW (Maharashtra). The company holds 4 GST registrations, of which 2 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹800 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹297.1 Cr. It is led by directors including Jai Prakash Dwivedi (Managing Director) and Anandji Prasad (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 25 July 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at Coal Estate Civil Lines, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – 440001.
As per the financials filed for FY 2023, the company reported a revenue of ₹15,682 Cr, a growth of 11% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹466.46 Cr (net margin 3%) and EBITDA of ₹733.18 Cr (EBITDA margin 4.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over three years and 12% over five years.
As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹1,127.5 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹1,013.85 Cr on record. Court records list 7,977 cases involving the company, including 3,372 filed by the company and 4,620 filed against it; 1,231 cases are pending.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website westerncoal.in.
Company details
CIN history
Western Coalfields has one previous CIN (Corporate Identification Number): U10100MH1975PTC018626. The current CIN is U10100MH1975GOI018626, which is the unique identifier assigned by the Registrar of Companies.
| CIN | Status |
|---|---|
| U10100MH1975GOI018626 | Current |
| U10100MH1975PTC018626 | Previous |
Contact details
Western Coalfields Limited's registered office is in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Its website is westerncoal.in. Its e-mail address and telephone number are in the company report.
- Email
- Telephone
- Website
- Registered AddressCoal Estate Civil Lines, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – 440001
- IndustryMetals and Minerals, Other Metals & 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
Financials of Western Coalfields Limited
FY 2025 filings availableWestern Coalfields Limited reported revenue of ₹15,682 Cr (up 11% YoY) for FY 2023.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over five years, including 11% growth in the latest year. EBITDA fell 55% 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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| Total Revenue | ₹15,682 Cr | ||||
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| EBITDA | ₹733.18 Cr | ||||
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| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹466.46 Cr | ||||
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Financial Ratios
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| EBITDA Margin | 4.7% | ||||
| Net Profit Margin | 3% | ||||
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Board of directors and KMP of Western Coalfields Limited
Western Coalfields Limited currently reports 7 directors and 1 key managerial person. 64 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
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| Mukesh Choudhary Also directs: Coal India Limited, Bharat Coking Coal Limited, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited and 2 more | Director | 27 Jan 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Bikram Ghosh | Cfo | 28 Mar 2024 | 2 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Anandji Prasad | Whole-Time Director | 21 Jan 2025 | 1 Years 9 Months | Current |
| Jai Prakash Dwivedi Also directs: The Singareni Collieries Company Limited | Managing Director | 04 Feb 2022 | 4 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Anil Kumar Singh | Whole-Time Director | 14 May 2022 | 4 Years 5 Months | Current |
| Sudarshan Bhagat | Director | 22 Feb 2023 | 3 Years 8 Months | Current |
Auditor
Western Coalfields Limited is audited by RODI DABIR AND CO for the financial year 2023.
| Auditor firm | Financial year | Firm registration number |
|---|---|---|
| RODI DABIR AND CO | FY 2023 | 108846W |
Shareholding
The shareholding of Western Coalfields Limited is on record for 5 financial years, the latest being FY 2024, split between promoters, domestic institutions, foreign institutions, public shareholders and others.
| Shareholder category | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 |
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Charges & borrowings
| Date | Charge ID | Lender | Amount | Status | Modified or satisfied on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jul 2025 | 101142963 | Canara Bank | ₹237.5 Cr | Open | |
| 16 Dec 2003 | 90226464 | State Bank of India | ₹430 Cr | Open | |
| 25 Apr 2003 | 90225258 | Hdfc Bank Ltd. | ₹25 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | 90223436 | Bank of India | ₹130 Cr | Open | |
| 22 Mar 2003 | 90226425 | Bank of India | ₹130 Cr | Open |
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Total charge records: 15 View all charges
Legal cases
Western Coalfields Limited has 7,977 court cases on record: 3,372 filed by Western Coalfields, 4,620 filed against it. 1,231 cases are pending and 6,746 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| High courts | 6,337 | 3,611 | 970 |
| District courts | 1,320 | 868 | 218 |
| Supreme Court | 299 | 135 | 29 |
| NCLAT | 21 | 6 | 14 |
Cases on record (5 of 7,977)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
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| Supreme Court | Court case (3002-Land Acquisition and Requisition : Compensation for land acquisition) | Filed against the company by individuals | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (4301-Service Laws : Appointment, Compassionate appointment, temporary appointment, recruitment,probation and confirmation, suspension, reduction in rank, termination, dismissal, removal, retirement, disciplinary proceedings against employees) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (4301-Service Laws : Appointment, Compassionate appointment, temporary appointment, recruitment,probation and confirmation, suspension, reduction in rank, termination, dismissal, removal, retirement, disciplinary proceedings against employees) | Filed against the company by an individual | Disposed |
| Supreme Court | Court case (4601-Tenders/licenses/leases : Tenders/licenses/leases invited by Union/ UT’s/ Central public sector undertakings, including cancellation/award of tenders.) | Filed by the company against Progressive Engineering Co. and 1 other | Pending |
| Supreme Court | Court case (2901-Labour and Industrial Laws : Appointment, retrenchment, termination, dismissal, removal, disciplinary proceedings against labour/workmen) | Filed against the company by individuals | Disposed |
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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
Western Coalfields Limited has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 12 overdue payments to 6 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 6)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonson Rubber Industries Limited | |||
| Mimec Electronics Private Limited | |||
| Ronix Polymer Pvt Ltd | |||
| Vareli Tecnac Private Limited | |||
| an individual supplier |
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Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named.
GST
Western Coalfields has 4 GST registrations: 2 active and 2 cancelled or inactive.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27AAACW1578L1ZW | Maharashtra | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 23AAACW1578L1Z4 | Madhya Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
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Recent activity
Western Coalfields Limited has 70 board changes on record since 2007: 8 appointments and 62 cessations. The latest: Anil Kumar Singh ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 31 Jul 2025.
87 earlier events are in the company report.
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Frequently asked questions
Western Coalfields is an active private limited union government company based in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. The company works in other metals and minerals, within the metals and minerals industry. It was incorporated on 29 October 1975 (51+ years old) and is registered under CIN U10100MH1975GOI018626.
Western Coalfields has 8 current directors and KMP:
- Jai Prakash Dwivedi - Managing Director
- Anandji Prasad - Whole-Time Director
- Anil Kumar Singh - Whole-Time Director
- Hemant Sharad Pande - Whole-Time Director
- Mukesh Choudhary - Director
- Sudarshan Bhagat - Director
- Lakhpat Singh Chaudhary - Nominee Director
- Bikram Ghosh - Cfo
The latest financial statements of Western Coalfields on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 25 July 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of Western Coalfields is 27AAACW1578L1ZW, registered in Maharashtra. The company has 4 GST registrations in all, of which 2 are active and 2 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 23AAACW1578L1Z4 (Madhya Pradesh).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of Western Coalfields is U10100MH1975GOI018626. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
Western Coalfields has 7,977 court cases on record: 3,372 filed by the company and 4,620 filed against it. 1,231 are pending. Most are in the high courts.
Western Coalfields was incorporated on 29 October 1975, making it 51+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai.
Anil Kumar Singh ceased to be Whole-Time Director on 31 Jul 2025. Lakhpat Singh Chaudhary was appointed as Nominee Director on 08 Apr 2025. Sanjiv Kumar Kassi ceased to be Director on 08 Apr 2025. Western Coalfields has 70 board changes on record in total.
Western Coalfields has 2 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2019 and 2020, listing 12 overdue payments to 6 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 15 Jun 2020.
Western Coalfields can be reached through the website westerncoal.in. Its registered office is in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
The registered office of Western Coalfields is at Coal Estate Civil Lines, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India – 440001.