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India successfully auctioned seven coal blocks in its 12th commercial mining round, attracting strong industry participation. The blocks hold 1,761.49 million tonnes of reserves and will generate Rs 719.90 crore annually. This auction continues India's push for self-reliance in coal production, with 131 blocks sold since 2020. The initiative is expected to create thousands of jobs while meeting the nation's growing energy demands.

Key Points: India Auctions 7 Coal Blocks in 12th Commercial Mining Round

  • Seven coal blocks auctioned with 1,761.49 million tonnes reserves
  • Rs 787.50 crore capital investment expected
  • 26.70% average revenue share achieved
  • 131 blocks auctioned since 2020 commercial mining launch
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Seven coal blocks successfully auctioned in 12th round of commercial auctions

India's 12th coal block auction sees 7 blocks sold, generating Rs 719.90 crore annual revenue and creating 7,098 jobs.

"This reflects the sustained interest of industries in the coal sector and the Ministry's efforts to provide a stable and transparent policy framework – Ministry of Coal"

New Delhi, August 3

A total of seven coal blocks have been successfully auctioned, comprising three fully explored and four partially explored coal blocks in the 12th round of commercial auctions, a statement from the Ministry of Coal said this week.

The auctions were held from July 28 to July 31, 2025.

The Ministry of Coal launched the 12th round of coal block auctions for commercial mining on March 27, 2025.

These seven blocks hold a combined geological reserve of approximately 1,761.49 million tonnes.

The cumulative Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of these blocks stands at 5.25 MTPA (excluding partially explored coal blocks), the Ministry said.

The block-wise result for auctions held is as under:

The auctions witnessed intense competition, achieving an average revenue share of 26.70 per cent.

"This reflects the sustained interest of industries in the coal sector and the Ministry's efforts to provide a stable and transparent policy framework," the Ministry of Coal said.

These blocks are expected to generate an annual revenue of approximately Rs 719.90 crore (excluding partially explored blocks), likely to attract a capital investment of around Rs 787.50 crore, and create approximately 7,098 employment opportunities.

Since the inception of commercial coal mining in 2020, a total of 131 coal blocks have been auctioned successfully, with a production capacity of 277.31 Million Tonnes per year.

Upon operationalisation, these blocks will immensely contribute to enhance domestic coal production and in making country self-reliant in coal sector.

Collectively, these blocks are expected to generate annual revenue of Rs 39,359 crores, capital investment of Rs 41,597 Crores and provide employment for 374,916 people in coal-bearing regions.

"These strategic initiatives of the Ministry of Coal reaffirm the Ministry's dedication to transforming the coal sector into a key driver of economic growth. These initiatives not only address the nation's energy demands but also foster economic stability and create employment opportunities, contributing to the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat," the coal ministry statement concluded.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Creating 7,000+ jobs is fantastic! Our youth in coal regions desperately need employment. Hope the companies provide proper training and fair wages. Atmanirbhar Bharat needs quality jobs, not just numbers.
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Aman W
While the economic benefits are clear, I'm concerned about pollution levels. Delhi's air is already toxic. Can we balance coal mining with renewable energy investments? Solar and wind need equal focus.
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Priya S
The revenue share of 26.7% shows good competition! But will these benefits actually reach local communities? Past experiences show mining profits rarely benefit the people living near mines. Need better CSR policies.
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Vikram M
Excellent move! We need to utilize our natural resources properly. China does it, why can't we? More coal means cheaper electricity for industries and homes. Jai Hind!
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Nisha Z
Transparency in auctions is good, but what about transparency in operations? We need real-time monitoring of environmental compliance and worker safety. Too many mining accidents go unreported.
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Karthik V
₹787 crore investment is substantial! Hope this boosts local infrastructure too - better roads, schools and hospitals in mining areas. Development should be holistic, not just extraction.

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