
CMPDI's net profit jumped to ₹87.6 crore from ₹56.9 crore a year ago, driven by higher revenue from mine planning contracts. The order book of ₹1,200 crore offers 12-18 month visibility.
Shares of Coal India's consulting and engineering subsidiary jumped 7% in early trade after the company reported a 54% year-on-year surge in net profit for the first quarter of FY27. Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Ltd (CMPDI) posted a net profit of ₹87.6 crore for the three months ended June 30, compared with ₹56.9 crore in the same period a year ago.
Revenue from operations rose 30% to ₹513.4 crore, driven by higher billing from mine planning and exploration contracts. The company's order book at the end of the quarter stood at ₹1,200 crore, which management said provides visibility for the next 12 to 18 months.
CMPDI is the only government-owned consultancy in the mining sector and acts as the technical arm of Coal India. Its earnings are closely watched as a proxy for Coal India's capital expenditure plans and the broader coal mining activity in the country.
The stock has gained roughly 35% over the past 12 months, outperforming the broader market. At the current price, the stock trades at about 18 times trailing earnings.
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