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HDFC Bank, SBI Life Among Today's Top Nifty Losers

Bank (HDFCBANK) and SBI Life Insurance (SBILIFE) were among the top losers on the Nifty50 on Friday, September 18, 2026, even as the index itself closed higher for the session. The Full Picture The reported top-five Nifty50 losers for the day were SBI Life Insurance, HDFC Bank, Coal India, Bajaj Finance, and Maruti Suzuki, spanning insurance, banking, mining, non-bank lending, and autos. Despite these declines among individual heavyweights, the Nifty50 index itself closed at 23,346.40, up 75.80 points, or 0.33%, helped along by gains elsewhere in the index and in the broader market. Why Index-Level Gains Can Mask Stock-Level Losses The Nifty50 is a weighted index of 50 large stocks, so it's entirely possible for a meaningful number of its constituents to decline on a given day while the index as a whole still rises, if the gainers carry enough combined weight or move by a large enough margin to offset the losers. Sector Context Nifty Bank actually gained 0.54% for the day as a sector index, which suggests HDFC Bank's decline was more of a stock-specific move within an otherwise resilient banking sector, rather than a reflection of broad weakness across bank stocks. Coal India's presence on the losers list, meanwhile, comes even as the company recently reported a sharp rebound in production and dispatch at its NCL subsidiary as monsoon rains eased. What To Watch Whether these specific stocks see any company news or sector commentary in the coming sessions that explains today's relative underperformance, and whether the pattern persists into next week. This update reflects Friday's closing data. It is not investment advice.

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Coal India Plans ₹500 Cr Annual R&D Spend By FY30

INDIA: Coal India Ltd. plans to increase its annual research and development (R&D) expenditure to ₹500 crore by FY30 as the company looks to accelerate technology development and commercialisation across mining, critical minerals, clean coal and energy-transition areas. According to a Coal Ministry statement reported by Business Standard, CIL has planned R&D expenditure of ₹225 crore for FY27, rising to ₹350 crore in FY28, ₹400 crore in FY29 and ₹500 crore in FY30. The company currently has 20 R&D projects with an approved outlay of ₹231 crore, while its 2026 R&D policy focuses on projects at Technology Readiness Level 4 and above, indicating greater emphasis on technologies moving toward demonstration and commercial deployment. Areas under development include graphite processing and anode materials, AI, machine learning, IoT-based smart mining, mine safety, mineral processing, clean coal and renewable energy. CIL is also exploring critical minerals and energy-transition opportunities through collaborations with research institutions and industry partners. The company’s R&D ecosystem includes centres of excellence at IIT Madras, IIT Hyderabad and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. Market participants may track further developments in CIL’s R&D programmes, technology commercialisation, critical-mineral initiatives and diversification plans. This information is shared strictly as a corporate and market update for informational purposes and should not be considered investment advice, research analysis or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.

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Thermal Coal Inventories Drop to 34-Month Lows

Executive Summary Coal inventories at India’s thermal power plants contracted sharply, falling 42% year-on-year to 29 million tonnes (MT) in August 2026, per Crisil Intelligence. Average coal stock cover halved from 17 days to a 34-month low of nine days. Crucially, this depletion reflects a temporary logistical bottleneck rather than a structural supply deficit, driven by a mismatch between elevated electricity demand and coal evacuation constraints. Demand Dynamics & Logistical Constraints The drawdown stems from heightened coal-based power generation, which surged 13% amid an abnormally hot summer and a 13% monsoon deficit. Between April and August, thermal coal consumption rose 8% year-on-year to 395 MT, tracking a 9.5% increase in aggregate power demand. While pithead inventories at mining sites remain healthy and aligned with historical averages at 76 MT, transportation infrastructure lagged. Rake loading grew by just 5% and coal receipts at plants by 3%, compounded by heavy rains disrupting eastern coal belt rail evacuation. Asset Impact & Regional Vulnerability Inventory stress is heavily concentrated among domestic coal-dependent plants. In August, 51 of the country's 190 thermal plants reported critically low stocks, up from 20 last year. Regional vulnerabilities are highly pronounced: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh saw 72%, 69%, and 60% of their coal-based generation capacities operating at critical levels. Strategic Outlook & Mitigation To alleviate logistical pressure, Coal India authorized plants with fuel supply agreements to supplement rail transit with road transport starting September 2026. Crisil projects stabilization in the second half of the fiscal year, forecasting power demand and coal consumption to grow at a normalized 6-7%. H2 power demand is estimated at 860-870 billion units, with thermal generation retaining a robust 65-70% share of the national energy mix.

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Coal India Limited 5.5% YoY rise in August supplies

The Ministry of Coal launched the 16th round of commercial coal mine auctions on September 18, offering 25 blocks (21 fully explored, 4 partially explored) across nine states, and handed over CMDPAs for six previously auctioned mines (Tara revised, Margo West/East, Mandla South, Dongeri Tal‑II, Dip Side of PKoC). Coal India’s supplies rose 5.5% YoY in August FY27, with Northern Coalfields (NCL) ramping output sharply after monsoon disruptions—production up 67% and dispatches up 75% versus early‑September averages. On governance, the company appointed Chaturvedi & Co LLP as statutory auditors for FY27 and added Smt. Sona Kumari as a non‑official Independent Director for a three‑year term. At the 52nd AGM on August 31, 2026, shareholders approved a ₹5.25 per share final dividend (ex‑date September 4) and ratified the appointment of Shri B. Sairam as CMD. Shares closed around ₹417.50–₹422.25 on September 16–17, with a market capitalisation near ₹2.57 lakh crore.

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COAL INDIA ISSUES TENDER FOR 80 MW BESS PROJECT IN ODISHA

has issued a tender for an 80 MW / 320 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Odisha through a complete Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) mode. It has issued the tender on behalf of it's subsidiary, Mahanadi Coalfields Limited. The BESS project is spread across four locations (Bhatli, Basta, Padampur, and New Bolangir) in Odisha and comes with 15 years of Comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M). It has sought bids until October 9, 2026. Coal India Ltd is a government of India undertaking and is mainly engaged in mining and production of Coal and also operates Coal washeries. The major consumers of the company are power and steel sectors. The company has a good ROCE and ROE track record of 35% and 28% respectively. It has been maintaining a healthy dividend payout of 46.8% thereby making it a good option for regular income.

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Swing Bullish Strategy – Eagle Momentum (Weekly)

Swing Bullish Strategy – Eagle Momentum (Weekly)

has been outperformed Nifty 500 over last 1 week. The Weekly Eagle Momentum strategy focuses on identifying stocks showing strong short-term relative strength compared to the broader market. It selects stocks that have outperformed the benchmark over the last 1 week, indicating strong buying interest and emerging momentum. Traders use this strategy to identify stocks that may continue their short-term upward momentum, making them suitable candidates for swing trades. Traders typically combine this with price structure, volume strength, and support levels to identify potential entries while maintaining disciplined risk management. Disclaimer: Investments in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all related documents carefully before investing. Registration granted by SEBI and certification from NISM in no way guarantee the performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. The above analysis is for educational and learning purpose. SEBI Registered Research Analyst: Vineet Ashwinikumar Chawla: INH000008190, BSE Enlistment No: 5433

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