The Indian government has implemented restrictions on new state taxes concerning mineral rights and land to streamline the national market and lower domestic mineral prices. However, opposition parties contend these limitations may harm the financial stability of mineral-rich regions. Jharkhand's chief minister has appealed to the Prime Minister for a re-evaluation of the legislation, although the federal government assures states will continue to receive the majority of mining-related tax revenues.

New legislation will remove state powers to levy taxes on minerals. This change is expected to encourage investment and increase mineral production significantly. States like…

Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, curbing states' powers to impose taxes and cess on mineral rights, with mining minister…