Archive · 3 Aug 2025
Seven Coal Blocks Successfully Auctioned in 12th Round
The Ministry of Coal held auctions for seven coal blocks in July 2025.
These blocks, which contain a lot of coal, are expected to generate significant revenue and provide thousands of new jobs.
The average revenue share from the auctions was about 27%.
This shows that industries are still interested in the coal sector.
The government hopes this will boost domestic coal production and make the country self-reliant.
Seven coal blocks were auctioned in the 12th round of commercial auctions.
Auctions took place from July 28 to July 31, 2025.
The blocks have a combined geological reserve of approximately 1,761.49 million tonnes.
Auctions achieved an average revenue share of 26.70 percent.
These blocks are expected to generate revenue, attract investment, and create employment.
- Who
- The Ministry of Coal
- What
- Auctions for seven coal blocks
- When
- Auctions were held from July 28 to July 31, 2025, after being launched on March 27, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To enhance domestic coal production and make the country self-reliant in the coal sector.
Proponents
Opponents
Increased coal production
Proponents
Increased domestic coal production
Opponents
N/A
Generate Revenue
Proponents
Generating revenue.
Opponents
N/A
Employment Opportunities
Proponents
Providing employment in coal bearing regions.
Opponents
N/A
- Total Coal Blocks Auctioned
- 7
- Auction Period
- July 28 to July 31, 2025
- Combined Geological Reserve
- 1,761.49 million tonnes
- Average Revenue Share
- 26.70%
- Expected Annual Revenue
- ₹719.90 crore (excluding partially explored blocks)
- Expected Capital Investment
- ₹787.50 crore
- Expected Employment
- 7,098
