India Auctions 7 Coal Blocks in 12th Commercial Mining Round

04 Aug 2025 CW Team

The Ministry of Coal has concluded the forward auctions under the 12th round of commercial coal block allocations, held between 28 and 31 July 2025. Seven blocks were successfully auctioned, comprising three fully explored and four partially explored blocks. The round began on 27 March 2025.

The total geological reserves of these blocks are approximately 1.76 billion tonnes, with a combined Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 5.25 million tonnes per annum (excluding the partially explored blocks). The auctions drew strong participation, with an average revenue share of 26.7 per cent, reflecting sustained industry interest and the Ministry’s transparent and investor-friendly approach.

These seven blocks are expected to generate annual revenue of about Rs 7.2 billion (excluding partially explored blocks), attract capital investment of approximately Rs 7.9 billion, and create an estimated 7,098 jobs.

Since the launch of commercial coal mining in 2020, 131 coal blocks have been successfully auctioned, with a combined production capacity of 277.31 million tonnes per year. Once operational, these blocks are projected to generate annual revenue of Rs 393.59 billion, attract capital investments worth Rs 415.97 billion, and provide employment to over 374,900 people across coal-bearing regions.

These initiatives underscore the Ministry’s commitment to making India self-reliant in coal production, supporting energy security, economic stability, and employment generation in line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.

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