Sanctoria, Aug 13: Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited and a leading coal producer in the country, convened its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 12th August, 2026 at its Headquarters in Sanctoria. The meeting was held in hybrid mode, allowing participation both in person and through virtual platforms, ensuring broad-based engagement.
The AGM was graced by the presence of esteemed dignitaries, including:
- Shri B. Sairam, Chairman, Coal India Limited
- Shri Mukesh Agrawal, Director (Finance), Coal India Limited
- Shri Satish Jha, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, Eastern Coalfields Limited
- Shri Anil Narayan Kinjavadekar, Independent Director, ECL
- Dr. Chetna Shukla, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Coal
- Md. Anzar Alam, Director (Finance), ECL
- Shri Gunjan Kumar Sinha, Director (Human Resources), ECL
- Shri Girish Gopinathan Nair, Director (Technical) Project & Planning, ECL
- Shri Chitranjan Kumar, Director (Technical) Operations, ECL
- Shri B. P. Dubey, Company Secretary, Coal India Limited
- Shri Rambabu Pathak, Company Secretary, Eastern Coalfields Limited
The meeting was also attended by all Heads of Departments at ECL Headquarters and Area General Managers, reflecting a unified and committed leadership presence.
In his address to the shareholders and stakeholders, Shri Satish Jha, CMD, ECL, reflected on the performance of the Company for the financial year 2025–26. He stated:“F.Y. 2025–26 has been a landmark year for Eastern Coalfields Limited. It stands out not only for our highest-ever coal production but also for the significant qualitative improvements made in our operations, sustainability practices and governance frameworks.”
Chairman, CIL acknowledged the performance of the company for F.Y. 2025-26. He further stressed upon the need of increasing the revenue sharing model of mines. Chairman also emphasized upon assuring good quality of coal and sustainable development initiatives.
Key highlights of the AGM included the presentation and adoption of the Audited Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March, 2026, along with the Directors’ Report and discussion on the future roadmap of the company.
The Company reiterated its unwavering commitment to safety, sustainability, digital innovation and nation-building by ensuring a reliable coal supply for the country’s energy needs.