Coal India reported a consolidated net profit of ₹8,506 crore for the third quarter of FY25, marking a 17% decline from ₹10,253.48 crore in the same period last year. The decrease in profit is attributed to a slowdown in the economy, which has led to moderate consumption growth for coal. Despite this decline, the company's performance surpassed analyst expectations. Alongside its earnings, Coal India declared an interim dividend of ₹5.6 per share. The company will hold a board meeting on January 27, 2024, to approve these results and discuss other matters. The decline in profit was accompanied by a 1.5% drop in both shipments and output, as softening demand for electricity continues to pressure coal sales.