India Achieves Record Mineral Block Auctions in FY 2025-26
India's Ministry of Mines announced a historic milestone, having auctioned a record 200 mineral blocks in the fiscal year 2025-26. This achievement reflects the collaborative efforts between the Union and State Governments, contributing to the country's auction-based mineral allocation framework maturity. A significant diversity of minerals was auctioned, with a substantial number being critical for India's resource security. Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu led the states in contributing to the auction numbers.
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