<h1>State coal miner pushes Rs16,000 crore FY26 capex, 35% for transport, legal risks: contracts, land, permits, renewables</h1> A state-owned coal miner is proceeding with a Rs 16,000 crore FY26 capital expenditure plan, allocating about 35% to transportation and evacuation infrastructure to expand mechanised evacuation capacity substantially by FY 2028-29, despite a Q1 demand decline. Legal considerations include execution and procurement of large infrastructure contracts, land acquisition compliance, environmental and regulatory approvals for expansion and washeries, contractual exposure from slower offtake, and obligations tied to renewable project targets under its decarbonisation roadmap. Risk mitigation will likely require contract safeguards, permitting diligence, and adaptive supply commitments.