The primary market is set to kick off 2026 with a significant public offering from a state-owned giant. Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL), a subsidiary of Maharatna PSU Coal India, will launch its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) on January 9, 2026. The issue, which is the first mainboard IPO of the year, will remain open for subscription until January 13, 2026.
Strong Grey Market Signal and IPO Details
Investor sentiment appears bullish ahead of the issue, as indicated by the grey market premium (GMP). As per market tracker Investorgain, the BCCL IPO GMP surged to +₹16.5 on Monday, January 5. This premium suggests the company's shares are commanding a significant premium in the unofficial grey market. The GMP has fluctuated between a low of ₹13.00 and the current high of ₹16.50.
This grey market activity points towards a potentially strong listing. Based on the upper end of the price band and the current GMP, the estimated listing price is around ₹39.5 per share. This would represent a substantial listing gain of approximately 71.74% over the IPO price of ₹23.
Investment Structure and Company Profile
The ₹1,071 crore IPO is structured entirely as an offer for sale (OFS) of 46.57 crore shares by the promoter and selling shareholder, Coal India. Consequently, the entire proceeds from the issue will go to Coal India, not directly into BCCL's coffers.
The company has set a price band of ₹21 to ₹23 per equity share. Investors can apply in a lot of 600 shares and in multiples thereafter. This translates to a minimum investment of ₹12,600 at the lower band and ₹13,800 at the upper price band.
The reservation quota for the issue is as follows:
- Up to 50% for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs)
- At least 15% for Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs)
- A minimum of 35% for Retail Individual Investors (RIIs)
The IPO also includes separate quotas for eligible employees and shareholders. IDBI Capital Markets & Securities Limited and ICICI Securities Limited are the book-running lead managers for this offer. The shares are proposed to be listed on both the BSE and the NSE.
BCCL's Market Dominance in Coking Coal
Bharat Coking Coal is a key player in India's industrial supply chain. The company is engaged in the production and sale of various grades of raw coking coal, non-coking coal, washed coal, and related by-products. Its primary customers are in the steel, power, and cement sectors.
As per its red herring prospectus, BCCL holds a dominant position in the domestic market. In the fiscal year 2025, the company was India's largest producer of coking coal, accounting for a significant 58.50% of the country's total domestic coking coal output. This market leadership underscores its strategic importance to India's core industries.
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