March 20, 2026 12:32 PM
India achieves record 200 mineral block auctions in FY 2025-26
India’s mineral sector has reached a historic milestone in the financial year 2025–26, with the successful auction of 200 mineral blocks - the highest ever in a single year, said the Ministry of Mines. The achievement underscores the growing strength of India’s auction-based mineral allocation system and reflects close coordination between the Centre and state governments. Of the total blocks auctioned, 123 are Mining Lease (ML) blocks, while 77 are Composite Licence (CL) blocks, indicat...