BCCL held an interactive meeting with NRS Linkage and e-Auction consumers in Dhanbad to improve coal dispatch, address consumer concerns, and promote participation from industrial sectors. The company also announced cash discounts up to ₹600 per tonne to encourage higher coal lifting.
BCCL hosts NRS Consumers’ Meet 2026 with industry stakeholders in Dhanbad (Image Source: Dynamite News)
Dhanbad: With the objective of promoting better coal dispatch and ensuring effective clearance of available coal stocks, Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) organized an interactive meeting today with NRS Linkage and CIL SWMA e-Auction consumers at the Annapurna Hall, Koyla Nagar, Dhanbad.
Coal traders associated with the company, representatives from various industrial sectors, and consumers participated in large numbers, actively sharing their suggestions and views during the meeting, reports Dynamite News correspondent.
The meeting was chaired by BCCL Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) Manoj Kumar Agarwal. On this occasion, Director (Human Resources) Murli Krishna Ramaiah, Director (Technical-Operations) Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Finance) Rajesh Kumar, and General Manager (Marketing & Sales) Hitesh Verma were present. General Managers of various areas, Area Sales Officers, representatives, and officials and employees from the Marketing & Sales Department at headquarters were also in attendance.
BCCL CMD Manoj Kumar Agarwal with senior directors (Image Source: Dynamite News)
The program commenced with the welcome of guests followed by the Coal India Limited corporate song. Delivering the welcome address, General Manager (Marketing & Sales) Hitesh Verma highlighted the need and importance of such interactive sessions. He stated that direct interaction with consumers helps the company better understand their expectations and requirements and contributes to improving arrangements related to coal supply, quality, and dispatch.
In his presidential address, CMD Manoj Kumar Agarwal interacted with the consumers and stated that BCCL remains fully committed to safeguarding the interests and meeting the requirements of all its consumers and stakeholders. He emphasized that providing quality coal with transparency and ensuring timely dispatch are key priorities of the company, and continuous efforts are being made at every level to achieve these objectives.
He also assured the consumers that the company is constantly working to further improve facilities in line with their requirements. Agarwal thanked all the consumers present for their participation and remarked that such interactive platforms play a significant role in strengthening coordination and trust between the company and its consumers.
During the meeting, several important issues were discussed in detail. Information was shared regarding the provisions, facilities, and promotional initiatives being made available by BCCL for its consumers. In this context, it was highlighted that besides the power sector consumers, the company is expanding its consumer base and is making efforts to enhance coal dispatch to NRS Linkage and auction consumers.
BCCL leadership addresses NRS Linkage and e-Auction consumers (Image Source: Dynamite News)
To encourage NRS consumers, a large quantity of coal is being offered under the NRS Linkage Auction, and in the recently conducted Tranche-IX, approximately 20 million tonnes of coal were offered for various sectors.
The meeting also included discussions on various aspects aimed at encouraging consumers from the steel sector.
In addition, to maintain competitiveness, BCCL has implemented an attractive cash discount scheme on coal lifting under the e-Auction mechanism. Under this scheme, cash discounts ranging from ₹100 to ₹600 per tonne are being offered based on the quantity lifted.
As per the scheme:
₹100 per tonne for lifting 500 to 4,000 tonnes (road mode) or 1 rake (rail mode)
₹200 per tonne for 4,001 to 12,000 tonnes or 2 to 3 rakes
₹300 per tonne for 12,001 to 20,000 tonnes or 4 to 5 rakes
₹400 per tonne for 20,001 to 40,000 tonnes or 6 to 10 rakes
₹500 per tonne for 40,001 to 80,000 tonnes or 11 to 20 rakes
₹600 per tonne for above 80,000 tonnes or more than 20 rakes
The discount will be determined based on billed quantity or the number of rakes, and the adjustment will be made at the time of final settlement after completion of coal lifting.
The meeting also discussed measures to streamline and ensure timely coal lifting. In this regard, it was informed that all areas are ensuring timely issuance of quotas and allotments to avoid any delay in the lifting process.
To expedite the approval of mining challan permits, coordination has been established with the District Administration, Dhanbad, and the District Mining Officer, enabling approvals to be processed within two to three days. A wallet system has also been introduced to facilitate faster approval of permits.
Issues related to coal quality were also discussed in detail. It was informed that all areas have been sensitized to maintain strict quality standards, and Area General Managers are regularly inspecting mine faces and monitoring the movement of coal up to the sidings to ensure that quality is maintained.
Additionally, Area General Managers are also addressing issues faced by consumers during coal lifting, including challenges arising from local law-and-order situations or other operational constraints.
The program was also addressed by the Director (Human Resources), Director (Technical-Operations), and Director (Finance). In their remarks, the Directors reiterated that BCCL is committed to maintaining the highest standards in coal production, quality control, and dispatch management, and that continuous efforts are being made by the company in this direction.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks after reaffirming the resolve to increase coal dispatch to the steel sector.
