Ministry expects Rs.1,743cr investment from recently auctioned coal concessions
The six coal blocks auctioned in April 2026 are poised to generate annual revenue of approximately Rs.1,983.67 crore, and likely to attract capital investment of nearly Rs.1,743 crore while creating 15,710 employment opportunities, the Coal Ministry said on 4 Aug.
The blocks were auctioned under the 15th round and 2nd Attempt of 13th Round of commercial coal mine auctions. The auctions were launched on 17 April 2026 and conducted from 3-4 August. Out of 6, 4 are fully explored coal blocks and 2 are partially explored coal blocks.
Together, these blocks hold geological reserves of approximately 1,503.93 million tonnes, with a cumulative Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 11.62 MTPA, the Ministry said. Fiinews.com
