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Bharat Coking Coal IPO

Bharat Coking Coal came to market through an IPO that opened on 9 January 2026 and closed on 13 January 2026, and the shares listed on 19 January 2026 on BSE, NSE. The price band was ₹21 to ₹23 per share and one lot was 600 shares, so the minimum application was ₹13,800. The issue size was ₹1071.11 crore. The whole issue was an offer for sale, so the proceeds went to the selling shareholders rather than the company.

Kfin Technologies Limited was the registrar to the issue, and IDBI Capital Markets Services Ltd., ICICI Securities Ltd were the lead managers.

Issue details

Issue type
Book Built Issue
Price band
₹21 to ₹23
Lot size
600 shares
Minimum investment
₹13,800
Face value
₹10 per share
Issue size
₹1071.11 crore
Offer for sale
46,57,00,000 shares (aggregating up to ₹1071.11 crore)
Listing at
BSE, NSE
Registrar
Kfin Technologies Limited
Lead managers
IDBI Capital Markets Services Ltd., ICICI Securities Ltd
Promoter holding before the issue
100%
Promoter holding after the issue
90%

Timeline

Opens
9 January 2026
Closes
13 January 2026
Allotment
14 January 2026
Listing
19 January 2026

Subscription status by day

As of 13 January 2026.

Day
1
2
3

Listing day and after

Issue price
₹23
Listed on
19 January 2026

About Bharat Coking Coal

Incorporated in 1972, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) is involved in the mining of coking coal, non-coking coal, and washed coals. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coal India Limited. As on March 31, 2025, the company has 32 mining facilities, which consist of 25 opencast, 3 underground, and 4 mixed mining facilities. The primary product that the company deals with is Coking coal, which is served to the steel and power sectors.

The approximate reserve of coking coal that BCCL has, as on April 1, 2024, is 7,910 million tonnes. In Fiscal 2025, BCCL's share in the overall domestic production of coking coal in India is 58.50 percent. It has operations in Jharia, Jharkhand, and Raniganj in West Bengal, with a total leasehold area of 288.31 square kilometers.

The business domains of the company are opencast and underground mining, coal washeries, monetization of idle coal washeries via the ‘Washery Developer Operator (WDO)’ approach, restarting abandoned underground mining via the ‘Mine Developer Operator (MDO)’ approach, and the monetization of a solar power project via self-consumption as well as injection into the grid. The coal production of the company grew from 30.51 million tons in Fiscal 2022 to 40.50 million tons in Fiscal 2025.

In Fiscal 2024, the company’s output of coking coal stood at 39.11 million tons, while that of non-coking coal was 1.99 million tons.

As described in the offer document.

Objects of the issue

  • Offer For Sale

Strengths

  • Largest Producer of Coking Coal with Huge Reserves: BCCL is the biggest producer of coking coal in India, accounting for 58.50% of Indian production during FY 2025. The firm has reserves of 7.91 billion tons of coking coal; hence, it is the only supplier of better quality coking coal in India (CRISIL Report). Its massive reserves ensure adequate availability for major sectors like steel, power, cement, and fertilizer.
  • Well-Located Mines with Advanced Washery Capacity: BCCL’s mining operations are situated within the rich Jharia and Raniganj coal deposits, ensuring their direct access to huge reserves of coal. BCCL has the highest coking coal washery capacity within India, standing at 13.65 MTPA, which makes it easier to produce high-quality coal.
  • Strong Position to Tap into Growing Demand for Coking Coal: The demand for coking coal in India is expected to increase from 67 million tons in FY 2025 to 104 million tons in FY 2030 (CRISIL report).

Risks

  • Geographic Concentration of Mines and Reserves: The activities of BCCL are geographically concentrated in the Jharia coalfields in Jharkhand and Raniganj coalfields in West Bengal. The depletion of reserves or unavailability of reserves in these areas may result in affecting their production and may adversely affect their business.
  • Dependence on a Limited Vendor Base: The group is dependent on a few key vendors for its vital inputs and services such as diesel supplies, explosives, overburden removal services, coal production services, transportation services, and coal washing services. Should there be any disruption in these vendor relationships due to operations and financial problems faced by these vendors, it could influence the operations and performance.
  • Heavy Reliance on Third-Party Contractors: One of the primary factors that contribute to the coal mining and handling process at the company is the heavy use of third-party contractors; that is, the reliance on third-party contractors is rather high (approximately 78.47% in FY 2025). This is a threat to the organization because the third-party contractors may not be efficient and stable in terms of costs and quality.

Financials (₹ crore)

Metric30-Sep-2531-Mar-2531-Mar-2431-Mar-23

Listed peers

Bharat Coking Coal
RoNW 20.83%%
Alpha Metallurgical
RoNW 11.48%%
Warrior Met Coal, Inc
RoNW 12.82%%

Bharat Coking Coal receives over Rs 273 crores from anchor investors before its initial public offering. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) was the largest investors in the anchor book of BCCL, acquiring 3.39 crore equity shares of Rs 78 crore, followed by Nippon Life India and Bandhan Mutual Fund acquiring 3.26 crore equity shares of Rs 75 crore each.

Remaining anchor investors included Societe Generale, Societe Generale UTI Mutual Fund, Societe Generale Citrine Fund, Societe Generale Rajasthan Global Securities, Societe Generale M7 Global Fund. From the total allocation made to anchor investors, 7.17 crore shares were allocated to three mutual funds in India, namely Nippon Life India, UTI MF, & Bandhan Mutual Fund.

Promoters

The President of India, acting through the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, Coal India Limited. Promoter holding 100% before the issue and 90% after.

Application sizes

Retail (min)
1 lot, 600 shares, ₹13,800
Retail(max)
14 lots, 8400 shares, ₹1,93,200
sHNI(min)
15 lots, 9000 shares, ₹2,07,000
sHNI(max)
72 lots, 43200 shares, ₹9,93,600
bHNI(min)
73 lots, 43800 shares, ₹10,07,400

Valuation

EPS Pre IPO
₹2.66
EPS Post IPO
₹0.53
P/E Pre IPO
8.64
P/E Post IPO
43.23
ROCE
30.13%
RoNW
20.83%
PAT Margin
8.61%
Price/Book
1.63
Market Cap
₹1,071.11 cr

Registrar and allotment status

Registrar
Kfin Technologies Limited
Allotment status
https://ipostatus.kfintech.com/
Phone
04067162222, 04079611000
Email
bccl.ipo@kfintech.com

Work out the listing gain for this IPO

How allotment works

If the retail portion is not fully subscribed, every valid application is allotted in full. If it is oversubscribed, SEBI's rules require that as many applicants as possible receive at least one lot, so the shares are allotted by a computerised lottery across all valid applications, one lot each, until the retail portion is exhausted. Applying for more lots does not improve your chance in a lottery; it only increases what you receive if the issue is under-subscribed.

The basis of allotment document, published by the registrar on the allotment date, states the ratio: for example, one applicant in seven received one lot.

Allotment status is published by the registrar on its website, searchable by PAN, application number or demat account, and also on the exchange's website. Allotted shares are credited to the demat account the day before listing, and blocked money for unsuccessful applications is released the same day. The Rupix app can check allotment status by PAN once the registrar publishes it.

What happens on listing day

Shares list within three working days of the issue closing. On listing day the exchanges run a special pre-open session from nine o'clock, during which orders are collected and an opening price is discovered from them; trading in the share begins after that, usually around ten. The opening price is the listing price that appears on this page once the issue has listed, and the listing gain or loss is the difference between it and the issue price.

For a mainboard issue, the share then trades in the normal way with the exchange's price band for a new listing. For an SME issue, shares trade in lots rather than one at a time, and the market can be thin, so selling on listing day is not always possible at the opening price. Capital gains on shares sold within a year of allotment are short-term and taxed at the short-term rate.

Questions about the Bharat Coking Coal IPO

What is Bharat Coking Coal IPO?

Bharat Coking Coal IPO was a ₹1,071.11 crore book-built issue, made up entirely of an offer for sale. It was priced at ₹21–₹23 per share with a lot size of 600 shares (₹13,800). The IPO was open from January 9 to January 13, 2026 and was subscribed 146.8x. Shares listed on BSE and NSE on January 19, 2026 at ₹45, a 95.7% premium to the issue price of ₹23. Kfin Technologies Ltd. is the registrar. IDBI Capital Markets Services Ltd.

and ICICI Securities Ltd. are the book running lead managers.

What is the price band of Bharat Coking Coal IPO?

The price band of Bharat Coking Coal IPO is ₹21 to ₹23 per share.

What is the lot size of Bharat Coking Coal IPO?

The lot size of Bharat Coking Coal IPO is 600 shares.

What is the minimum investment for Bharat Coking Coal IPO?

The minimum investment for Bharat Coking Coal IPO is approximately ₹13,800 based on the upper price band.

What is the allotment date of Bharat Coking Coal IPO?

The allotment date of Bharat Coking Coal IPO is Jan 14, 2026.

What was the GMP of Bharat Coking Coal IPO before listing?

Bharat Coking Coal IPO's final recorded GMP before listing was ₹12 per share (a 52% premium over the ₹23 upper price band). The shares listed at ₹45. GMP is unofficial and does not forecast or guarantee the actual listing price.

How has Bharat Coking Coal IPO share price performed since listing?

Bharat Coking Coal IPO listed on Jan 19, 2026. It was issued at ₹45.0(NSE) and is currently around ₹30.39 as on 2-Nov-2026 3:30 PM, which is approximately 32.1% versus issue price. The 52-week high is ₹45.09.

How to check Bharat Coking Coal IPO allotment status?

You can check Bharat Coking Coal IPO allotment status on the registrar or stock exchange websites using your PAN or application number after allotment. You can also check the Bharat Coking Coal IPO allotment status on Rupix for quick and easy access.

What was the price band of the Bharat Coking Coal IPO?

₹21 to ₹23 per share, against a face value of ₹10. Most applicants bid at the cut-off price, the top of the band, so that the application was valid whatever price the issuer finally fixed.

What was the lot size of the Bharat Coking Coal IPO?

One lot was 600 shares, and every application had to be a whole number of lots. At the top of the band that made the minimum application ₹13,800.

What was the minimum investment in the Bharat Coking Coal IPO?

₹13,800, for one lot of 600 shares at the top of the price band. The amount was blocked in the applicant's bank account through ASBA or a UPI mandate while the issue was open, and released on the allotment date to applicants who were not allotted shares.

When did the Bharat Coking Coal IPO open and close?

It opened on 9 January 2026 and closed on 13 January 2026.

When was the allotment of the Bharat Coking Coal IPO?

The basis of allotment was published on 14 January 2026 by Kfin Technologies Limited, and allotted shares were credited to demat accounts before listing.

When did Bharat Coking Coal list on BSE, NSE?

The shares listed on 19 January 2026 on BSE, NSE.

How large was the Bharat Coking Coal IPO?

The issue size was ₹1071.11 crore. The offer for sale was 46,57,00,000 shares (aggregating up to ₹1071.11 crore).