Coal India OFS Opens for Retail Investors on Friday 29 May 2026: Floor Price Rs 412, 11% Discount – Should You Bid?

The Coal India OFS retail investor window opens on Friday, 29 May 2026 – the next trading day after the Bakri Id holiday on 28 May. The government is selling up to 2 percent stake (12.32 crore shares) in Coal India Limited at a floor price of Rs 412 per share, representing an approximately 11 percent discount to Tuesday’s closing price of Rs 458.15. The institutional (non-retail) window on Day 1 (27 May 2026) saw strong demand – institutional investors bid for 11.52 crore shares, more than twice the base size allocated to non-retail investors, at an indicative price of Rs 417.62. The government is now likely to exercise the 1 percent greenshoe option, making this a full 2 percent stake divestment.

Coal India OFS: All Key Details for Friday Retail Bidding

• Retail Bidding Day: Friday 29 May 2026 (markets reopen after Bakri Id holiday on 28 May)
• Retail Bidding Hours: 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM on 29 May 2026
• Floor Price: Rs 412 per share
• Discount to Tuesday Close: Rs 458.15 – Rs 412 = Rs 46.15 (~11% discount as of Tuesday close)
• Coal India price on 27 May: Rs 446.20 (down 2.61% – OFS floor pressure is standard and expected)
• Retail Discount: NIL – no additional retail discount offered. All investors bid at Rs 412 floor.
• Maximum Retail Investment: Up to Rs 2 lakh per retail investor
• Employee Reservation: Up to 25,000 shares for eligible Coal India employees (bid on 29 May, up to Rs 5 lakh)
• How to Bid: Through your broker’s OFS window at or above floor price of Rs 412
• Allotment: Typically same day or next trading day
• Government Stake Pre-OFS: 63.13%

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Day 1 Institutional Subscription: Strong Signal for Friday

The non-retail window on 27 May delivered a strong signal for Friday’s retail session. Institutional investors bid for 11.52 crore shares by 2:10 PM – more than twice the 5.54 crore shares reserved for non-retail investors – at an indicative clearing price of Rs 417.62. Within just one hour of opening, bids for over 27.39 crore shares (equivalent to approximately 5 percent of Coal India’s total equity) had already been placed at Rs 414.57. This level of institutional demand effectively guarantees that the government will exercise the 1 percent greenshoe option, making the total divestment the full 2 percent.

The strong non-retail subscription means the retail cut-off price is likely to be set at Rs 417 to Rs 420 range (the price at which institutional bids cleared). Retail investors who bid at Rs 412 (the floor) will receive shares at whatever the institutional cut-off price is – the same mechanism as any book-built OFS. In this Coal India OFS, unlike the Central Bank of India OFS earlier this month, there is no additional 5 percent discount for retail investors. All participants – institutional and retail – get shares at the same cut-off price.

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Should You Bid in the Coal India OFS? The Bull Case

1. World’s Largest Coal Producer at a 11% Discount to Market Price

Coal India Limited is the world’s largest coal producer with a workforce of over 2.12 lakh employees and a market cap of approximately Rs 2,33,598 crore. Buying through the Coal India OFS at Rs 412 floor price – when the market price is Rs 446 on 27 May – gives a built-in margin of Rs 34 per share relative to the current traded price. Even accounting for the natural post-OFS price drift (where the stock typically consolidates near the floor price in the days after a stake sale), the OFS floor represents a structurally cheaper entry than the open market.

2. Q4 FY26 PAT Up 12%, Consistent Dividend Record

Coal India’s Q4 FY26 consolidated PAT was Rs 10,908 crore, up 12 percent year on year. Revenue from operations rose 6 percent to Rs 46,490 crore. The board recommended a final dividend of Rs 5.25 per share for FY26 – at the floor price of Rs 412, the dividend yield on FY26 final dividend alone is 1.27 percent. Coal India has maintained one of the strongest dividend records among all PSU stocks, making it a preferred holding for institutional income investors. In FY26, total dividends (interim plus final) across the year are likely to total Rs 15 to Rs 20 per share.

3. Strong Coal Buffer Ahead of Power Demand Season

Ahead of the Coal India OFS, the company disclosed that India’s coal buffer stands at 168 million tonnes to meet summer power demand. Coal stocks at domestic coal-based power plants stood at 47.6 MT on 23 May – sufficient for 19 days of consumption at current plant utilisation levels. This operational stability directly supports Coal India’s revenue visibility for Q1 FY27. India’s per-capita power consumption is growing at 5 to 6 percent annually and coal remains the dominant generation fuel at approximately 70 percent of India’s electricity mix.

Risks to Consider Before Bidding

1. No Retail Discount and Post-OFS Price Pressure

The absence of a retail discount in this Coal India OFS – unlike the Central Bank of India OFS which offered 5 percent to retail – means the only advantage retail investors have is the floor price itself. Post-OFS, the stock typically drifts toward the floor price as arbitrageurs who shorted the stock in the open market to lock in the discount unwind their positions. Coal India fell 2.61 percent to Rs 446 on 27 May – down from Rs 458 – solely due to OFS floor price pressure. This adjustment may continue into 29 May when retail bids are placed.

2. Long-Term Coal Demand Uncertainty

India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030 is a structural long-term headwind for coal demand. As solar and wind capacity adds up, the proportion of coal in India’s electricity mix is expected to gradually decline from 70 percent toward 55 to 60 percent over the next decade. This does not affect the near-term earnings outlook – India’s coal demand is actually rising as power consumption grows faster than renewable capacity addition – but investors with a 5-plus year horizon should note the secular demand trajectory.

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How to Apply for Coal India OFS on Friday 29 May

• Step 1: Log in to your broker’s trading platform on 29 May 2026 between 9:15 AM and 3:30 PM
• Step 2: Go to the OFS section and search for Coal India OFS
• Step 3: Enter your bid at or above the floor price of Rs 412 per share (bid at floor is acceptable)
• Step 4: Enter the number of shares – maximum Rs 2 lakh worth for retail investors (approximately 485 shares at Rs 412)
• Step 5: Confirm the bid and ensure your trading account has adequate balance (ASBA mechanism for OFS)
• Note: Allotment is at the cut-off price determined on Day 1 – likely Rs 417-420. Retail investors are not guaranteed allotment.

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FAQs on Coal India OFS Retail Window

When does the Coal India OFS retail window open?

Ans. The Coal India OFS retail investor window opens on Friday, 29 May 2026 – markets are closed on 28 May for Bakri Id. Retail bidding is from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM. The floor price is Rs 412. No additional retail discount is offered in this Coal India OFS.

Should retail investors bid in the Coal India OFS?

Ans. The Coal India OFS at Rs 412 offers an approximately 8% discount to the 27 May market price of Rs 446. Institutional investors bid 2x the base size on Day 1 – strong validation. Q4 FY26 PAT grew 12% YoY. Consistent dividends (FY26 final Rs 5.25/share). Key risk: no retail discount and post-OFS price pressure. Consult a SEBI-registered advisor before bidding.

Is there a retail discount in the Coal India OFS?

Ans. No. Unlike the Central Bank of India OFS earlier in May 2026 (which offered 5% retail discount), the Coal India OFS has no additional discount for retail investors. All participants – retail and institutional – receive shares at the same cut-off price, which is expected to be in the Rs 417-420 range based on Day 1 institutional bidding.

How many times was the Coal India OFS subscribed on Day 1?

Ans. The Coal India OFS non-retail window on 27 May 2026 was subscribed over 2 times – institutional investors bid for 11.52 crore shares against 5.54 crore shares reserved for non-retail investors, at an indicative cut-off price of Rs 417.62. Within the first hour, bids for 27.39 crore shares were received at Rs 414.57.