Incorporated in 1974, Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited (CMPDI) offers consultancy and support services across the entire spectrum of coal and mineral exploration and mine planning and design.
The company’s services also include infrastructure engineering, environmental management, specialised technology services, and management systems, primarily for the coal industry and other minerals. They are one of the largest coal and mineral consultancy companies in India, with a market share of 61.0% in Fiscal 2025, and are the preferred consultant for Coal India Limited.
The company has following business Verticals:
- Geological Exploration and Resource Evaluation.
- Mine Planning and Design Services.
- Environmental Planning and Monitoring Services.
- Geomatics, Remote Sensing and Survey Services
The company is supported by advanced infrastructure that enables it to carry out a wide range of activities in the coal and minerals sector. As of March 31, 2025, it operates one of the largest fleets of exploratory drilling equipment for coal and mineral exploration in India.
As of December 31, 2025, the company operates seven regional institutes located in key coal-producing states, including Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and West Bengal. These institutes help the company manage projects efficiently on the ground and work closely with local mining operations. Its facilities and technical capabilities allow it to deliver reliable and high-quality services across its various business verticals. The company has also planned open-cast mines with an annual production capacity of up to 85 million tonnes and mining depths reaching up to 420 meters, highlighting its ability to handle large-scale mining projects.
In addition, as of December 31, 2025, the company operates a network of eight well-equipped laboratories across different coalfields. These laboratories are staffed by experienced technical professionals who specialize in coal testing and analysis, supporting the company’s exploration and quality assessment activities.
The company also actively participates in drilling and exploration initiatives in the coal and other minerals sector with support from the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMET). As of December 31, 2025, it had submitted eleven exploration proposals to NMET for minerals such as bauxite, copper and associated minerals, magnetite and associated minerals, and zinc and associated minerals. Out of these proposals, six projects were approved, and four of the approved projects have already been completed.
Competitive Strength:
- Multidisciplinary organization offering a comprehensive range of services.
- Key consulting partner to Coal India Limited and Ministry of Coal with a diverse client base.
- Extensive expertise in executing exploration projects.
- Advanced infrastructure supporting a spectrum of services.
- Operations driven by strong parentage of Coal India Limited
- Experienced management team supported by committed employee base
- Consistent track record of growth and financial performance
