Ministry of Coal Successfully Auctions Seven Blocks in 12th Round

The Ministry of Coal has successfully completed the auction of seven coal blocks—three fully explored and four partially explored—during the 12th round of commercial coal auctions held from 28 to 31 July 2025.

Launched on 27 March 2025, the auction featured blocks with a combined geological reserve of 1,761.49 million tonnes. The fully explored blocks alone have a peak rated capacity (PRC) of 5.25 million tonnes per annum (MTPA). The round witnessed strong participation, recording an average revenue share of 26.70%.

These blocks are projected to:

Generate annual revenue of Rs 719.90 crore (excluding partially explored blocks),

Attract capital investment of Rs 787.50 crore, and

Create employment for over 7,000 people.

Since the launch of commercial coal mining in 2020, 131 coal blocks have been auctioned, with a total production capacity of 277.31 MTPA, underscoring India’s ongoing efforts to liberalise and strengthen its coal sector.

News by Rahul Yelligetti.