Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI)

CMPDI's Board reviewed operating performance up to August 2026, achieving 4.412 lakh meters of drilling (101% of target and up 12% YoY) against an annual target of 12.00 lakh meters. Seismic survey achievements reached 150.616 Line Km, representing 116% of the target for the period. The Board also approved two strategic frameworks: a 5-year MoU with Oil India Limited for clean energy and critical minerals, and an MoU with CSIR-CIMFR for surface coal gasification. Additionally, the Board reconstituted five core committees and fixed auditor remuneration.

• Drilling achievement reached 4.412 lakh m (101% of target) up to August 2026, growing 12% YoY compared to August 2025
• Departmental drilling delivered 1.596 lakh m (107% of target), while outsourced drilling hit 2.816 lakh m (98% of target)
• Seismic 2D/3D survey reached 150.616 Line Km, or 116% of its proportionate target against an annual target of 475.00 Line Km
• Approved draft 5-year umbrella MoU with Oil India Limited for clean energy and critical minerals without direct financial commitments
• Reconstituted 5 Board committees and approved FY2026-27 statutory audit fees of Rs 5,89,800 plus out-of-pocket expenses

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) announced that its Board has approved the renewal of appointment of M/s Shome & Banerjee as Cost Auditor for the financial year 2026-27 during its meeting on September 17, 2026. The auditor firm, founded in 1968, held the position in FY 2025-26 as well, maintaining continuity with no change in auditor. CMPDI reported a quarterly revenue of Rs 481.37 crore and net profit of Rs 116.27 crore for the June 2026 quarter. This filing represents a standard regulatory compliance requirement under SEBI LODR Regulations.

• Board approved reappointment of M/s Shome & Banerjee on September 17, 2026
• Cost audit engagement is renewed for the financial year FY 2026-27
• No change in Cost Auditor in FY 2026-27 vis-a-vis FY 2025-26
• Firm registration number for Shome & Banerjee is FRN 000001 (founded 1968)

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) announced that the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has appointed M/s Sanjay Bajoria & Associates as its Statutory Auditors for FY 2026-27. The appointment was conveyed via CAG's letter dated September 9, 2026, and received by the company on September 17, 2026. The auditor is a Ranchi-based firm established on April 1, 1987, holding Peer Review Certificate No. 017662. The company confirmed that no directors of parent entity CIL are related to the audit firm.

• Appointment of M/s Sanjay Bajoria & Associates as Statutory Auditor for FY 2026-27
• CAG appointment letter dated 09.09.2026, officially received on 17.09.2026
• Audit firm established on 1st April 1987 with Peer Review Certificate No. 017662
• No relationships between Coal India/CMPDI directors and the appointed audit firm

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) has scheduled one-to-one analyst and investor meetings via video conferencing. The meetings are set with InCred AMC on September 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM, and with Motilal Oswal MF on September 23, 2026, at 3:30 PM. The interactions will involve the Chairman-cum-Managing Director and/or Functional Directors. The company confirmed that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared during these discussions.

• Meeting with InCred AMC scheduled for 21st Sept, 2026 (03:30 PM)
• Meeting with Motilal Oswal MF scheduled for 23rd Sept, 2026 (03:30 PM)
• Mode of interaction: Video Conferencing from CMPDIL (HQ), Ranchi
• No Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) to be disclosed

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) announced internal senior management changes effective September 15, 2026. Pradeep Kumar Sonkar has been transferred to Regional Institute-VI, Singrauli, and V.M. Kumar has been appointed as Senior Management Personnel (SMP) and Head of Department (Civil). V.M. Kumar brings 17+ years of experience within CMPDI, having managed a ₹20 crore P&L in PMC & Strategic Planning. Additionally, Shashank Bhushan Tiwari will be transferred to another Coal India Limited subsidiary effective October 12, 2026.

• Pradeep Kumar Sonkar transferred to Regional Institute-VI, Singrauli effective September 15, 2026
• V.M. Kumar appointed as SMP and HoD (Civil) effective September 15, 2026
• New HoD V.M. Kumar brings 17+ years of CMPDI experience and previously led a ₹20 crore P&L portfolio
• Shashank Bhushan Tiwari to be transferred to another CIL subsidiary effective October 12, 2026

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) has notified the exchanges of upcoming one-to-one analyst and investor meetings. Management will meet Edelweiss Mutual Fund on September 07, 2026, at 04:00 PM via video conferencing. A subsequent meeting is scheduled with SBI Mutual Fund on September 09, 2026, at 04:00 PM via video conferencing. The company confirmed that no unpublished price sensitive information (UPSI) will be shared.

• Meeting with Edelweiss Mutual Fund scheduled for September 07, 2026 at 04:00 PM
• Meeting with SBI Mutual Fund scheduled for September 09, 2026 at 04:00 PM
• Mode of both meetings is Video Conferencing from CMPDIL HQ, Ranchi
• Company confirmed no Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) will be shared

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) has scheduled a one-to-one analyst/investor meeting with Invesco Mutual Fund on September 2, 2026, at 03:30 PM IST. The meeting will be conducted via video conferencing with the Chairman-cum-Managing Director and/or Functional Directors. The company stated that no Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) will be shared during the interaction. For the quarter ended June 2026, CMPDI reported revenue of ₹481.37 crore and net profit of ₹116.27 crore.

• One-to-one investor meeting scheduled with Invesco Mutual Fund on September 2, 2026, at 03:30 PM
• Meeting to be conducted via video conferencing from CMPDIL Headquarters in Ranchi
• Management representation includes Chairman-cum-Managing Director and/or Functional Director(s)
• No Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) to be shared during the interaction

CMPDI has received notices dated August 25, 2026, from both BSE and NSE imposing a penalty of Rs 11,81,180 each (inclusive of 18% GST) for non-compliance with SEBI LODR regulations during Q1 FY27 (quarter ended June 30, 2026). The violations pertain to Regulations 17(1), 18(1), 19(1)/19(2), and 20(2)/(2A), relating to board and committee compositions. The total fine of ~Rs 23.62 lakh is immaterial relative to the company's Jun 2026 quarterly net profit of Rs 116.27 crore. The company is in the process of submitting its representation to the exchanges.

• BSE and NSE imposed a fine of Rs 11,81,180 each (total Rs 23,62,360 including 18% GST)
• Non-compliance cited for quarter ended June 30, 2026 under Regulations 17(1), 18(1), 19(1)/19(2), and 20(2)/(2A)
• Notices received on August 25, 2026
• Company is representing its position to both exchanges

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) has appointed Shri Molleti Ganapathi Rao as a Non-Official Independent Director on its Board effective August 19, 2026. The appointment has been approved by the Ministry of Coal with the assent of the President of India for a tenure of 3 years. Shri Rao brings public administration and geophysics background from his service in the Revenue Department of Andhra Pradesh and prior roles as a geophysicist. The appointment complies with SEBI LODR corporate governance norms.

• Appointment effective date: August 19, 2026
• Tenure: 3 years from notification or until further orders
• Ministry of Coal approval letter dated August 14, 2026
• Director DIN: 11900656

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited has submitted the web link for the audio/video recording of its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on August 17, 2026. The filing is a standard compliance requirement under Regulation 30 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. No new financial data, commercial orders, or corporate restructuring decisions were disclosed in this filing.

• Company held its 51st Annual General Meeting on August 17, 2026
• Public link to the AGM video recording submitted to the stock exchanges as per Regulation 30
• No material financial or operational updates disclosed in this transmittal document

Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) announced the voting results and Scrutinizer's Report for its 51st Annual General Meeting held on August 17, 2026. All eight (08) agenda resolutions presented at the AGM were approved by shareholders with the requisite majority via remote e-voting and electronic voting during the meeting. The submission fulfills regulatory requirements under Regulation 44(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.

• 51st Annual General Meeting held on August 17, 2026, at 04.00 P.M. via VC/OAVM
• All 8 agenda resolutions approved by shareholders with requisite majority
• Submission compliance under Regulation 44(3) of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015

CMPDIL concluded its 51st Annual General Meeting on August 17, 2026, where shareholders approved all eight resolutions including a final dividend of Rs 1.06 per share (face value Rs 2), taking the total FY26 dividend to Rs 4.21 per share. The company ratified the appointment of Shri Anand Mohan as Director (Technical) and Shri Anand Shekhar Singh as Independent Director. Operationally in FY26, CMPDIL exceeded its exploration drilling target by achieving 11.50 lakh meters against a target of 11.00 lakh meters and carried out 455.23 line km of seismic surveys.

• Approved final dividend of Rs 1.06 per share (53%), taking total FY26 dividend payout to Rs 4.21 per share (210.5%).
• Achieved 11.50 lakh meters of drilling in FY26 against the annual target of 11.00 lakh meters.
• Completed 455.23 line km of 2D/3D seismic surveys in FY26, up 4% year-on-year.
• Prepared 31 Geological Reports and increased Ground Water Reports from 90 to 136 during FY26.

The Ministry of Coal, with the approval of the President of India, has appointed Shri Molleti Ganapathi Rao as a Non-Official Independent Director on the Board of CMPDI for a tenure of 3 years. Shri Rao holds an M.Sc. (Tech.) in Geophysics and has extensive experience in public administration, having served in the Andhra Pradesh Revenue Department from 1996 to 2024. The company is completing formal induction procedures in compliance with SEBI LODR Regulations and the Companies Act, 2013. The appointment is routine governance compliance and carries no direct financial implications.

• Appointment of Shri Molleti Ganapathi Rao as Non-Official Independent Director for a period of 3 years.
• Order issued by the Ministry of Coal via letter dated August 14, 2026, with the approval of the President of India.
• Shri Rao brings technical expertise in geophysics (M.Sc. Tech, 1985) and nearly 3 decades of administrative experience (1996-2024).

CMPDI has announced changes to its Senior Management Personnel (SMP) effective July 31, 2026. Sanjay Kumar Bhar has superannuated, leading to the appointment of Rajesh Ralhan as Regional Director for RI-V (Bilaspur). Additionally, Manoj Kumar, a company veteran since 1990, will transfer to lead RI-VII (Bhubaneswar) starting August 1, 2026. These transitions involve internal veterans with over 30 years of experience each, suggesting a focus on operational continuity.

• Sanjay Kumar Bhar superannuated from his position on July 31, 2026
• Rajesh Ralhan appointed as Regional Director RI-V, having been with the company since 1996
• Manoj Kumar transferred to lead RI-VII effective August 1, 2026, with tenure dating back to 1990
• The changes affect leadership at two major Regional Institutes (RI-V and RI-VII)

CMPDI has announced its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on August 17, 2026, to discuss the FY 2025-26 Integrated Annual Report. The company has fixed August 10, 2026, as the record date for determining shareholder eligibility for the final dividend and voting rights. The report details a leadership change with Shri Chaudhari Shivraj Singh assuming the CMD role on January 2, 2026. As of March 31, 2026, the company maintained a total workforce of 2,638 employees.

• 51st Annual General Meeting scheduled for August 17, 2026, at 04:00 PM IST via video conferencing.
• Record date for final dividend and voting eligibility fixed as August 10, 2026.
• Total workforce reported at 2,638 employees across Groups A, B, C, and D as of March 31, 2026.
• Leadership transition confirmed with Shri Chaudhari Shivraj Singh appointed as CMD effective January 2, 2026.
• One sexual harassment complaint received during FY 2025-26, with the enquiry currently under process.