Highlights

• Coal India shares advanced over 2% during active trading on May 15, 2026.
• Trading volumes crossed 38 lakh shares amid continued activity in mining counters.
• The stock remained near its 52-week high level during the trading session.

Shares of Coal India Limited (NSE:COALINDIA) traded higher on May 15, 2026, with the stock rising 2.79% to ₹ 466.70 during the morning trading session on the National Stock Exchange. The stock opened at ₹457.00 and touched an intraday high of ₹468.50, compared to the previous close of ₹454.05.

The counter witnessed active participation from traders, with traded volumes reaching 38.25 lakh shares and traded value standing at ₹177.44 crore. The stock’s volume activity came as broader mining and energy-related counters saw buying interest during the session.

Source: Trading View

Stock Trades Near 52-Week High

Coal India shares continued trading close to their 52-week high of ₹491.25 recorded on April 30, 2026. The stock’s 52-week low stands at ₹368.65 touched on August 28, 2025.

The company’s market capitalisation stood at ₹2,87,460.46 crore, while free float market capitalisation was reported at ₹1,05,764.56 crore. The stock’s VWAP during the session was ₹463.87.

Coal India has delivered positive returns across multiple periods. The stock gained 2.25% over one week, while monthly returns stood at 7.08%. On a year-to-date basis, the stock advanced 16.53%, outperforming the NIFTY 50’s decline of 8.95% during the same period.

Long-Term Returns Remain Positive

Over a one-year period, Coal India shares delivered returns of 15.32%. The stock gained 96.32% over three years and 217.88% over five years, according to exchange data.

The annualised volatility of the stock stood at 30.57%, while daily volatility was reported at 1.60%. Deliverable quantity as a percentage of traded quantity stood at 37.84%, indicating continued delivery-based participation in the stock.

Coal India Limited is engaged in mining and production of coal and also operates coal washeries. The company primarily caters to the power and steel sectors, while other consumers include cement, fertilisers and brick kiln industries.

Trading Metrics and Market Activity

The stock traded within a day range of ₹455.25 to ₹468.50. Coal India’s impact cost stood at 0.03, while the applicable margin rate was reported at 13.56.

The stock currently trades below its 52-week high but remains significantly above its yearly low level. Coal India shares also remain actively traded in the derivatives segment on the exchange.

Source: Company Filing

Key Risks

• Coal demand fluctuations may affect revenue visibility and production planning.
• Regulatory policy changes can influence mining operations and pricing structure.
• Rising operational costs may impact profitability margins across business segments.
• Environmental compliance requirements could increase future capital expenditure obligations.

Summary

Coal India (NSE:COALINDIA) shares gained 2.73% on May 15, 2026, amid active trading activity and higher participation in mining sector stocks. The stock traded near its 52-week high with volumes crossing 38 lakh shares.

Coal India has delivered positive returns across one-year, three-year and five-year periods while remaining one of the major coal producers supplying power, steel, cement and fertiliser sectors in India.

FAQs

Q: What was Coal India share price on May 15, 2026?
A: Coal India shares traded at ₹466.45, rising 2.73% during the morning trading session on NSE.

Q: What is Coal India’s 52-week high level?
A: Coal India touched its 52-week high of ₹491.25 on April 30, 2026.

Q: Which sectors are major consumers of Coal India products?
A: Power and steel sectors remain major consumers alongside cement, fertiliser and brick kiln industries.