South Eastern Coalfields Limited Overview
Pro stress-test →South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) is the largest coal producing company of India. It is a "Miniratna" Company, and one of eight fully owned subsidiaries of Coal India Limited. The company has its headquarter at Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, and 92 mines spread over Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh; 70 underground, 21 opencast, and 1 mixed.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →It is a schedule 'B' Mini Ratna CPSE in coal & lignite under the administrative control of the Ministry of Coal. SECL has held Miniratna Category-I status since 2008, a designation by the Department of Public Enterprises that grants enhanced financial and operational autonomy, such as investment approvals up to ₹500 crore and capital expenditure up to 15% of net worth. Leadership of SECL is headed by Chairman-cum-Managing Director Harish Duhan, who assumed charge on March 26, 2025.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →SECL competes within Coal India Limited's portfolio as one of eight fully owned subsidiaries. Primary competitors are other Coal India subsidiaries including Northern Coalfields Limited, Western Coalfields Limited, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited, and Eastern Coalfields Limited. SECL maintains market leadership as the largest coal producer among CIL's subsidiaries through its extensive mining operations across central India.
Industry Context
South Eastern Coalfields Limited operates in Coal mining and production.
Key facts
Founded: 1985 · Headquarters: Bilaspur, India · Employees: N/A · Revenue: ₹27,086.06 Crore (FY 2019-20) · Market cap: N/A