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NLMC's first end-to-end e-auction of RINL land raises Rs 366.33 crore on Day 1

On 13 October 2026, NLMC sold 150 RINL land plots in Visakhapatnam for Rs 366.33 crore in its first end-to-end e-auction, above Rs 312.48 crore reserve.

Summary

The National Land Monetization Corporation under the Department of Public Enterprises conducted Day 1 of its first end-to-end e-auction of Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited land parcels linked to Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. One hundred fifty plots sold for Rs 366.33 crore against an aggregate reserve of Rs 312.48 crore (average premium 17.23%). The highest price crossed Rs 1.80 lakh per square yard. Bidding used RailTel's E-Nivida platform with Quikr India as transaction consultant; phase two is scheduled for 30 October.

Key facts

Agency
National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC), DPE, Ministry of Finance
Asset owner
Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (Visakhapatnam Steel Plant)
Day-1 result
150 plots sold; successful bids Rs 366.33 crore
Reserve aggregate
Rs 312.48 crore; average premium 17.23%
Peak price
Over Rs 1.80 lakh per square yard
Platform
RailTel E-Nivida; consultant Quikr India
Phase 2
30 October

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

In October 2026, how much did NLMC's Day-1 e-auction of RINL land parcels raise in successful bids?

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Correct answer: C — Rs 366.33 crore

PIB PRID 2322696: successful bid value of Rs 366.33 crore.
Q2 Advanced

NLMC's October 2026 first end-to-end land e-auction related to which CPSE's Visakhapatnam parcels?

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Correct answer: D — RINL

PIB: land parcels belonging to Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (Visakhapatnam Steel Plant).

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