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Incorporated in 1974 and headquartered in Ranchi, CMPDI is a "Miniratna" Category-I Public Sector Undertaking (PSU). It serves as the specialist consultancy arm of Coal India, providing technical and engineering support for the entire mining lifecycle.

Business Verticals

• Geological Exploration: Resource evaluation and exploratory drilling for coal and minerals (owns one of India's largest drilling fleets).

• Mine Planning & Design: Engineering open-cast and underground mines, with capacity for projects up to 85 million tonnes annually.

• Environmental Services: Environmental monitoring, land reclamation monitoring using satellite data, and impact assessments.

• Geomatics: Remote sensing, surveying, and infrastructure engineering specialized for the mining sector.

Track Record

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue climbed from ₹1,770.18 Cr (FY24) to ₹2,177.53 Cr (FY25).

• Profitability: Reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹666.91 Cr in FY25, up 33% from the previous year.

• Market Position: Commands a dominant 61% market share in India’s coal and mineral consultancy sector (FY25).

• Dividends: As a high-profit PSU subsidiary, it has a consistent history of contributing to its parent company's dividend payouts.

CMPDI IPO GMP

As of March 13, 2026, there are early rumors of a GMP around ₹18, but official grey market activity will start once the price band is declared next week.

CMPDI IPO Allotment Status

The allotment is scheduled to be finalized on Mar 25, 2026.

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Strengths

• Strategic Importance: Nodal agency for R&D for the Ministry of Coal; plays a vital role in India's energy security and mining policy.

• Technical Moat: Decades of data and proprietary expertise in Indian coal seam geology that competitors cannot easily replicate.

• Asset-Light High Margin: As a consultancy firm, it boasts strong return ratios with a Return on Net Worth (RoNW) of 36.70% in FY25.

• Diversification: Successfully expanding into non-coal minerals (Bauxite, Copper, Zinc) and international consultancy projects.

Weakness

• Client Concentration: High reliance on Coal India Limited and its subsidiaries for a majority of its revenue.

• Government Ownership: Strategic decisions, pricing, and capital allocation are influenced by government policy rather than purely commercial drivers.

• Environmental Transition: Global shift away from coal could impact long-term demand for coal-specific mining designs.

• OFS Nature: The IPO does not bring fresh capital into the company for technology upgrades or inorganic expansion.

How the Company Will Use IPO Money

Since the issue is 100% Offer for Sale (OFS), all proceeds will go to the selling shareholder, Coal India Limited. The company expects the listing to enhance its brand image, provide liquidity to shareholders, and establish a public market for its equity.

Lead Manager & Registrar

• Lead Managers: IDBI Capital Markets & Securities and SBI Capital Markets.

• Registrar: KFin Technologies Limited Phone: +91 40 6716 2222 Email: centralmine.ipo@kfintech.com