Holding Coal India shares? Check record date to apply for Bharat Coking Coal IPO via shareholder quota by ET Markets | January 5, 2026 1:05 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News Coal India shareholders must be on the company’s register as of January 1 to apply under the shareholder quota for the Bharat Coking Coal IPO, which opens on January 9 and is entirely an offer for sale.