INDUSTRY
Seven coal blocks auctioned in the 12th round of commercial bidding
- IBJ Bureau
- Aug 02, 2025
The Union Ministry of Coal has successfully concluded the 12th round of commercial coal block auctions, with seven coal blocks awarded through forward auctions held between July 28 and July 31. This round includes three fully-explored and four partially-explored blocks, with a cumulative geological reserve of approximately 1,761.49 mt.
The peak-rated capacity (PRC) of the fully-explored blocks stands at 5.25 mtpa, and the auctions witnessed robust participation, yielding an average share of revenue of 26.70 per cent. This reflects the sustained investors’ confidence in India’s coal sector, bolstered by the ministry’s transparent and investor-friendly policy approach, the ministry has said.
The seven blocks auctioned in this round are expected to generate annual revenue of approximately Rs 719.90 crore (excluding partially-explored blocks) and attract capital investments worth Rs 787.50 crore. The development of these mines is projected to create about 7,098 jobs in coal-bearing areas, contributing to regional development and employment generation.
Since the launch of commercial coal mining in 2020, a total of 131 coal blocks have been successfully auctioned, with an annual production capacity of 277.31 mtpa. Upon becoming operational, these blocks are expected to generate Rs 39,359 crore in annual revenue, attract Rs 41,597 crore in capital investment and create nearly 3.75 lakh employment opportunities, the ministry has said.
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