Three Coal Blocks Successfully Auctioned in 13th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions
Collectively, these coal blocks are expected to yield annual revenue of ₹43,330 crore
The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned three coal blocks under the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions. The auction round was launched on August 21, 2025, and forward auctions were held from November 20 to November 25, 2025. All three fully explored coal blocks received successful bids, collectively holding geological reserves of approximately 3,306.58 million tonnes and a combined Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 49 MTPA.
The block-wise result for auctions held is as under:
| S. No. | Name of Block | State | PRC (MTPA) | Geological Reserves (MT) | Closing Bid Submitted By | Reserve Price (%) | Final Offer (%) | Coking/ Non-Coking |
| 1 | Pirpainti Barahat | Jharkhand | 25.00 | 798.56 | Damodar Valley Corporation | 4.00 | 5.50 | Non-coking |
| 2 | Dhulia North | Jharkhand | 14.00 | 1181.25 | Damodar Valley Corporation | 4.00 | 5.50 | Non-coking |
| 3 | Mandakini-B | Odisha | 10.00 | 1326.77 | Damodar Valley Corporation | 6.00 | 12.75 | Non-coking |
However, the Takua coal block did not receive any bids during the Final Offer stage.
The three auctioned blocks are projected to generate annual revenue of ~₹4,620.69 crore, attract capital investment of about ₹7,350 crore, and create around 66,248 employment opportunities.
Since the launch of commercial coal mining in 2020, the Ministry has successfully auctioned 136 coal blocks, with a total production capacity of 325.04 MTPA. When these mines become operational, they will significantly boost domestic coal output, strengthening India’s march toward self-reliance in energy resources.
Collectively, these coal blocks are expected to yield annual revenue of ₹43,330 crore, draw capital investment of ₹48,756 crore, and create 4,39,447 jobs across coal-rich regions.
These milestones reinforce the Ministry of Coal’s commitment to transforming the coal sector into a major catalyst for economic growth. By supporting India’s rising power demand while generating large-scale employment and enhancing domestic production, the Ministry continues to advance the vision of a stronger, more resilient, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
