Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL) has announced the closure of its trading window for Designated Persons, their immediate relatives, Auditors, and Connected Persons. This closure is in accordance with the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015, and the company's code for the prevention of insider trading. The window will be shut from October 1, 2026, until 48 hours after the declaration of the Standalone Unaudited Financial Results for the second quarter ending September 30, 2026. The exact date of the Board meeting to approve these results will be communicated separately.

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL) held its 312th Board meeting on September 17, 2026. Key outcomes include the appraisal of drilling progress for FY 2026-27, showing a 101% overall achievement against targets and a 12% growth in total drilling compared to the previous year. The Board also approved draft MoUs for collaboration with OIL India Limited on clean energy and critical minerals, and with CSIR-CIMFR for scientific cooperation in coal gasification. Additionally, the Board approved the reconstitution of its Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committee, CSR Committee, Stakeholder Relationship Committee, and Risk Management Committee.

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDI) has renewed the appointment of M/s Shome & Banerjee, Cost Accountants, to conduct its cost audit for the financial year 2026-27. The decision was made by the Board of Directors on September 17, 2026, based on the Audit Committee's recommendation. This reappointment signifies continuity in the company's auditing process, with no change in the cost auditor from the previous fiscal year. M/s Shome & Banerjee is a well-established firm with over five decades of experience in cost and management accounting, serving diverse industries.

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDI) has announced the appointment of M/S Sanjay Bajoria & Associates, Ranchi, as its Statutory Auditor for the Financial Year 2026-27. The appointment was made by the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) and communicated via a letter dated September 9, 2026, received by CMPDI on September 17, 2026. The firm, established in 1987, is a well-established Chartered Accountant firm based in Ranchi, specializing in statutory audits and related professional services. CMPDI has confirmed that no directors of Coal India Limited (CIL) are related to the appointed auditors. This disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL) has announced changes in its Senior Management Personnel (SMP) in compliance with SEBI regulations. Pradeep Kumar Sonkar has been transferred to Regional Institute-VI, Singrauli, effective September 15, 2026. Concurrently, VM Kumar has been appointed as SMP upon assuming charge as HoD(Civil). Mr. Kumar is an M.Tech from IIT Bombay with over 17 years of experience at CMPDI, specializing in project management and green buildings. Shashank Bhushan Tiwari has been transferred to another subsidiary of CIL, to be released by October 12, 2026.

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDI) has been fined ₹11,81,180 by both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) for non-compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations during the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The total penalty amounts to ₹23,62,360 (including 18% GST). The violations pertain to non-adherence to regulations concerning board composition and governance. CMPDI is in the process of submitting its representation to both exchanges regarding the identified non-compliances.

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL) has appointed Shri Molleti Ganapathi Rao as a Non-Official Independent Director to its Board. The appointment, approved by the President of India via the Ministry of Coal, is for a period of three years. Shri Rao brings a unique blend of expertise, including public administration, revenue and land administration, and geophysics, with a background as a retired Senior Grade Deputy Collector and former Geophysicist. This appointment is in compliance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015 and the Companies Act, 2013. Shri Rao is not related to any other director and is not debarred from holding such office.

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL) has provided a link to the recording of its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 17, 2026. This disclosure is made in compliance with Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, for the information and records of stakeholders. The company, an ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 37001:2016 certified entity, has made the recording available via a YouTube link.

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL) held its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on August 17, 2026. The meeting, conducted via VC/OAVM, saw the adoption of standalone audited financial statements for FY 2025-26. A final dividend of ₹1.06 per equity share (53%) was declared, bringing the total dividend for FY 2025-26 to ₹4.21 per equity share (210.5%), including interim dividends. Shri Ajay Kumar was re-appointed as Director (Technical). M/s. Mahata Agarwal & Associates were appointed as Secretarial Auditors.

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Ltd (CMPDIL) has announced the appointment of Shri Molleti Ganapathi Rao as a Non-Official Independent Director on its Board. The appointment, approved by the President of India via the Ministry of Coal, is for a term of three years. Shri Rao is a retired Senior Grade Deputy Collector with extensive experience in public administration, revenue, land, and resource administration, as well as a background as a Geophysicist. He is not related to any other director and is not debarred from holding such office. The company is completing the necessary formalities for his induction.