Six Coal Blocks Put to Auction with Rs 1,984 Crore Annual Revenue Target
The government has auctioned six coal blocks, projecting annual revenue of Rs 1,984 crore and the creation of over 15,700 jobs, as reported by DD News on 24 September 2026. No further breakdown of the blocks by location, capacity or individual value was available at the time of reporting.
| Detail | Figure |
|---|---|
| Number of blocks auctioned | 6 |
| Projected annual revenue | Rs 1,984 crore |
| Projected employment | Over 15,700 jobs |
| Promoter / auctioning authority | Government of India |
| Report date | 24 September 2026 |
Where Coal Project Activity Is Concentrated
The auction adds to a broad pipeline of coal-related capital investment that Projects India tracks across the country. Of the 350 coal projects currently on record, Chhattisgarh leads with 90 tracked projects, followed by Jharkhand with 69, Odisha with 62, Maharashtra with 44, Madhya Pradesh with 34 and Telangana with 18. Suppliers and contractors seeking near-term opportunities should note that these six states account for the bulk of tracked activity in the sub-sector.
Recent additions to the tracked pipeline include a Rs 490 crore coal tar distillation and carbon black manufacturing unit by Epsilon Carbon Ashoka Private Limited in Jharsuguda, Odisha, and a Rs 375 crore coal washery expansion by Fuelco Washeries (India) Limited in Chandrapur, Maharashtra — both currently under construction. A Rs 210 crore coal tar distillation plant by VCI Chemical Industries Private Limited in Jajpur, Odisha, is also in the construction phase.
Pipeline Stage Breakdown: Where Demand Will Emerge
Of the 350 coal projects that Projects India monitors, 207 are currently under approvals — the largest cohort by stage — indicating a substantial volume of work that has yet to enter the procurement market. A further 61 projects are in active construction, representing immediate demand for equipment, materials and contract labour. Thirty projects remain at the planning stage, 11 have received approvals and are awaiting construction mobilisation, 20 have been completed and 12 are on hold.
The high proportion of projects still under approvals suggests that the regulated pipeline will feed tendering activity over the coming quarters as clearances are obtained and projects advance to procurement. Suppliers tracking approvals-stage projects in Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand in particular are positioned to engage early.
Only One Project Added in the Last 90 Days
Despite the depth of the existing pipeline, only one coal project has been added to the Projects India database in the last 90 days, and there are currently no open tenders recorded under Mining Projects on the platform. This underscores the significance of the government's block auction as a fresh injection of activity into a sub-sector where new project origination has been limited in the recent period. Suppliers are advised to monitor approvals-stage projects closely, as these represent the most likely near-term source of new tenders.
What this means for suppliers and contractors
The auction of six coal blocks introduces a new layer of upstream development activity that could generate demand across drilling, civil works, mining equipment supply, environmental compliance services and washery infrastructure. However, since block-level details — including locations, geological profiles and proposed capacities — were not disclosed in available reporting, suppliers cannot yet map specific procurement opportunities to individual blocks.
The broader tracked pipeline offers a more immediate guide to where work is available. The 61 projects currently in construction across Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Maharashtra represent active sites where equipment and services are being procured. The 207 projects under approvals represent the next wave. Contractors and equipment makers should use this stage data to prioritise their business development geography, with Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand offering the highest project density.
For a full view of live and upcoming opportunities, suppliers can consult all tracked projects on the platform.
Frequently asked questions
How many coal blocks did the government auction and what revenue is projected?
The government auctioned six coal blocks, projecting annual revenue of Rs 1,984 crore and the creation of over 15,700 jobs, as reported by DD News on 24 September 2026. No block-level breakdown of locations or capacities was available in the report.
Which states have the most coal projects in India?
Based on Projects India data, Chhattisgarh leads with 90 tracked coal projects, followed by Jharkhand with 69, Odisha with 62, Maharashtra with 44, Madhya Pradesh with 34 and Telangana with 18.
How many coal projects in India are currently under construction?
Projects India tracks 61 coal-sector projects currently in the construction stage across India, out of a total tracked pipeline of 350 projects. A further 207 projects are under approvals, representing the next phase of potential procurement activity.
