Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Birla Corporation Wins Limestone Block in Rajasthan E-Auction
Imagine a company called Birla Corporation wants to make cement, which needs a special rock called limestone.
They found a place in Rajasthan with this rock.
The government held a contest (e-auction) and Birla Corporation offered the most money (20.60%).
So, they won the right to get the rock from a large area.
This will help them make more cement in the future.
They still need to get official permission, but they're now the top choice for getting the rock.
Birla Corporation Ltd. was declared the preferred bidder for a limestone block in Rajasthan.
The block is located in the Jaisalmer district, covering an area of 499.6394 hectares.
The company's bid offered the highest final price of 20.60 percent.
The limestone is cement-grade and supports the company's expansion plans.
Formal grant of the mining lease depends on approvals and compliance.
- Who
- Birla Corporation Ltd., a company of the M P Birla Group.
- What
- Birla Corporation was declared the preferred bidder for a limestone block.
- When
- June 13, as announced by PTI.
- Where
- Gourum Khan Ki Dhani (South) limestone block in Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan.
- Why
- The allocation will enhance the company’s raw material security and support its long-term expansion plans in the cement sector.
- Company
- Birla Corporation Ltd.
- Location
- Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan
- Block Name
- Gourum Khan Ki Dhani (South)
- Area
- 499.6394 hectares
- Winning Bid
- 20.60%
- Material
- Cement-grade limestone