Bids opened for 15th round of commercial coal block auctions
The Ministry of Coal's Nominated Authority opened bids on 10 July 2026 for the 15th round of commercial coal block auctions, receiving 21 bids for 8 of 23 blocks on offer.
Summary
The Nominated Authority of the Ministry of Coal opened bids on 10 July 2026 for the 15th round of commercial coal block auctions, held together with the second attempt of the 13th and 14th tranches. A total of 21 bids were received for 8 of the 23 coal blocks on offer, from 16 companies, of which 4 were first-time bidders. Technically qualified bidders will be shortlisted for an electronic auction on the MSTC portal.
Key facts
- Date
- 10 July 2026
- Round
- 15th round + 2nd attempt of 13th and 14th tranches
- Bids
- 21 bids for 8 of 23 blocks
- Bidders
- 16 companies; 4 first-time
- E-auction
- MSTC portal
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In the 15th round of commercial coal block auctions (bids opened 10 July 2026), how many bids were received?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 21
21 bids were received against 8 of the 23 coal blocks offered; 16 companies took part.