Coal India shares fell after the state-run miner reported a marginal 1% year-on-year rise in Q1 FY27 consolidated net profit to Rs 8,852 crore, while profit declined over 18% sequentially. Despite the muted earnings, Jefferies maintained a Buy rating with a target price of Rs 500, citing expected recovery in power demand, improving earnings growth, and attractive valuations.

Coal India's profit may fall 1% to ₹8,640 crore as rising mining costs from the Iran war impact earnings.

Coal India Q1 Results: Coal India on Monday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs 8,852 crore for the first quarter of the ongoing financial year 2027, a less-than 1%…