Coal India to invest ₹1,900 Cr in R&D by FY2030

Coal India Limited (CIL) is significantly enhancing its Research & Development (R&D) focus, planning to invest approximately ₹1,900 Crores by FY2030. This strategic shift aims to drive future growth and technological transformation, moving from proof-of-concept to prototype development. CIL has established the National Centre for Coal and Energy Research (NaCCER) and three Centres of Excellence (CoE) at premier IITs to foster innovation and collaboration. R&D expenditure saw a four-fold increase in FY 2024-25, reaching ₹245 Crores. The company is also pursuing international collaborations to advance its R&D initiatives in areas like clean coal energy, net-zero technologies, and mining solutions.