Ministry of Coal

September 8, 2026 1:00 PM

Seven applications received in first round of Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme

India's coal gasification programme has received a major boost, with seven applications submitted in the first round of the Centre's Rs 37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects. The applications have come from leading industrial companies and public sector undertakings, including Adani Enterprises Limited, NTPC Limited, Talcher Fertilisers Limited, Gallantt Ispat Limited and Shyam Sel & Power Limited. Adani Enterprises has submitted three separate app...

June 9, 2026 12:05 PM

India set to launch Coal Exchanges under new regulatory framework

The government has paved the way for the establishment of Coal Exchanges in India, marking a significant step towards modernising the country's coal supply chain and creating a transparent, market-driven trading ecosystem, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The Ministry of Coal said the recently enacted Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2025 introduced the concept of a Mineral Exchange and empowered the Central Government to facilitate transparent...

April 16, 2026 12:51 PM

Ministry of coal to launch 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17

The Ministry of Coal will launch the 15th round of commercial coal mine auctions on April 17, alongside a stakeholder consultation in Mumbai, as part of efforts to boost domestic coal production and strengthen energy security. The consultation, themed "Atmanirbhar Bharat: Coal for Energy Security," will bring together key stakeholders from across the sector. Coal Secretary Vikram Dev Dutt will attend the event as the chief guest, according to an official statement. The upcoming auction round w...

October 28, 2025 2:27 PM

Ministry of Coal to launch 14th Round of Commercial Coal Mine Auctions and Digital Portals

The Ministry of Coal is set to launch the 14th round of commercial coal mine auctions on October 29 in New Delhi, marking another step towards enhancing transparency and self-reliance in India’s coal sector. Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy will preside over the event as the chief guest. The commercial coal mine auction initiative, introduced in 2020 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has attracted wide industry participation over the years. It has played a...

March 24, 2025 8:10 PM

Govt auctions 12 coal mines, projected to yield annual revenue of ₹3,330 crore

The Ministry of Coal has successfully auctioned 12 coal mines, including eight fully explored and four partially explored mines across five states, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The newly auctioned mines are expected to generate an annual revenue of ₹3,330 crore (excluding partially explored mines) and attract a capital investment of approximately ₹2,319 crore. Additionally, these mines are projected to create 20,902 employment opportunities, significantly contributin...

December 19, 2024 4:43 PM

India’s coal imports decline amid surge in domestic production

India’s coal imports dropped by 3.1% during the April-October period of FY 2024-25, falling to 149.39 million tonnes (MT) from 154.17 MT in the same period last year, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Coal on Thursday. The non-regulated sector (excluding power) saw an even sharper decline in imports, registering an 8.8% decrease during the same period. Despite a 3.87% growth in coal-based power generation between April and October 2024 compared to the previous year, import...

November 27, 2024 3:37 PM

Centre completes auction of 9 coal mines, to yield Rs 1,446 crore annual revenue

The Ministry of Coal announced on Wednesday that it has successfully auctioned 9 mines as part of the 10th round of commercial coal mine auctions. These mines are expected to generate an annual revenue of around Rs 1,446 crore (excluding partially explored mines). They are also likely to attract a capital investment of around Rs 2,115 crore and create 19,063 employment opportunities, the ministry said. The nine mines hold a combined geological reserve of approximately 3,998.73 million tonnes. ...

September 16, 2024 6:07 PM

Coal production up by 35 per cent in first quarter of the current fiscal

India's coal sector has reported significant growth in both production and dispatch during the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25, according to figures released by the Ministry of Coal on July 3. Coal production surged by 35 percent year-on-year, rising from 29.26 million tonnes (MT) in Q1 FY24 to 39.53 MT in Q1 FY25. Coal dispatch also saw a robust growth of 34.25 percent, increasing from 34.07 MT to 45.68 MT over the same period. The power sector emerged as a key contributor to this...