New Delhi : The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned three coal blocks under the 13th round of commercial coal mine auctions. Launched on August 21, 2025, the forward auctions were held from November 20 to 25, 2025, for fully explored blocks with significant reserves. The three blocks together hold geological reserves of approximately 3,306.58 million tonnes and a cumulative Peak Rated Capacity (PRC) of 49 MTPA.
The auction results are as follows:
| S. No. | Name of Block | State | PRC (MTPA) | Geological Reserves (MT) | Closing Bidder | Reserve Price (%) | Final Offer (%) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Note: No bids were received for the Takua coal block in the final offer stage.
These newly auctioned blocks are expected to generate annual revenue of ₹4,620.69 crore, attract capital investment of ₹7,350 crore, and create 66,248 employment opportunities.
Since the start of commercial coal mining in 2020, a total of 136 coal blocks have been successfully auctioned, with a total production capacity of 325.04 MTPA. Once fully operational, these blocks are projected to yield annual revenue of ₹43,330 crore, mobilize ₹48,756 crore in investment, and generate 4,39,447 jobs across coal-bearing regions.
The Ministry of Coal’s efforts continue to strengthen domestic coal production, support India’s energy security, and contribute to the vision of a self-reliant and economically robust Bharat.