India’s mineral sector has achieved a significant milestone in the financial year 2025-26 with the successful auction of 200 mineral blocks, the highest ever in a single year.
The Ministry of Coal said that this achievement reflects the strong cooperative efforts between the Central and State Governments and highlights the growing maturity of India’s auction-based mineral allocation framework.
It added that out of the 200 auctioned blocks, 123 are Mining Lease blocks and 77 are Composite Licence blocks, indicating a balanced mix of operational and exploration-focused opportunities. The Ministry said that a key highlight of the year is the successful auction of 22 critical mineral blocks, reflecting the increasing focus on minerals of strategic importance for long-term resource security.
