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India to launch 15th commercial coal mine auctions on April 17 to widen investor participation
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
A mix of explored and partly explored blocks awaits bidders
India’s Ministry of Coal plans to launch the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17. The programme aims to boost ease of doing business, attract fresh investment, and broaden participation by offering both fully explored and partially explored blocks. Established miners, new entrants, and technology-driven firms are expected to bid, supporting wider industry involvement.
- Auction round scheduled for April 17 by the Ministry of Coal
- Blocks will include both fully explored and partially explored sites
- Designed to improve ease of doing business and attract investment
- Targets broad participation from miners, newcomers, and tech firms
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