The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned seven coal blocks—three fully explored and four partially explored—during the 12th round of commercial coal mining auctions held between July 28 and July 31, 2025.
Launched on March 27, 2025, the 12th round drew robust participation, reflecting industry confidence in the government’s transparent and investor-friendly coal policies. The combined geological reserves of the auctioned blocks stand at 1,761.49 million tonnes, with a cumulative Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 5.25 million tonnes per annum (excluding partially explored blocks).
The auctions achieved an average revenue share of 26.70%, underscoring strong competition among bidders. The blocks are expected to yield annual revenues of ₹719.90 crore, attract capital investment of ₹787.50 crore, and create around 7,098 jobs, according to the Ministry.
Since the inception of commercial coal mining in 2020, 131 coal blocks have been successfully auctioned, with a total production capacity of 277.31 MTPA. Once operational, these projects are projected to generate ₹39,359 crore in annual revenue, ₹41,597 crore in capital investments, and provide employment to nearly 3.75 lakh people across coal-bearing regions.
“These strategic initiatives reaffirm the Ministry’s commitment to transforming India’s coal sector into a key pillar of economic growth, energy security, and self-reliance,” the Ministry of Coal stated.
