Last Date for Commercial Auction Bids for Coal Blocks is 13th January 2023

The Ministry of Coal  launched the 6^th tranche and second attempt of 5^th tranche of commercial coal mines auction for 141 coal mines on November 03, 2022. The coal mines under the ongoing tranche have been selected considering the varied demands within the investor community; some of the coal mines have been resized based on the feedback of the industry to improve their attractiveness.

In accordance with the timelines, bidders can submit their bids online on the electronic platform by 12:00 hours  up to January 13, 2023 and physically by 16:00 hours on the same day. The bids shall be opened on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10:00 hours in the presence of representatives of the bidders.