India has successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks, bringing the total to 56. This significant expansion includes first-time auctions in Gujarat, Uttarakhand, and Telangana for minerals like graphite and rare earth elements. The move aims to bolster domestic supply chains and advance the nation's critical mineral mission, alongside a second round of exploration license auctions.

India auctions 56 critical mineral blocks, expanding rare earth and strategic resources push to support clean energy, EVs, electronics and defence sectors.

The government has auctioned 56 critical mineral blocks and completed the second tranche of exploration license auctions.

India has successfully auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks, bringing the total to 56. This significant expansion includes first-time auctions in Gujarat,…