India has significantly ramped up its strategic efforts to secure essential resources for high-tech industries and national defense. On March 23, 2026, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the 7th Tranche of Critical Mineral Auctions, putting 19 new blocks on offer across 10 states.
This move is a central component of India’s broader push for “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” also known as Self-Reliant India & its transition to a green economy..
7th Tranche includes:
- total 19 blocks included those minerals like Lithium (EV batteries), Graphite, Rare Earth Elements (REE), Tungsten, Vanadium, Titanium, Glauconite & Potash.
- Blocks are located in states including Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Telangana & Uttarakhand.
- auction process Conducted online via a transparent two-stage ascending forward process on the MSTC platform.
- Tender document sales began March 30, 2026, with bids due by May 25, 2026
The expansion is backed by the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM), launched in 2025 with an approved budget of ₹16,300 crore. The mission aims to secure domestic and foreign supply chains for 30 identified critical minerals.Recent policy shifts have streamlined the process says that
- Amendments to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act in 2023 empowered the Central Government to auction 24 specific critical and strategic minerals directly.
- While the Center manages the auctions, 100% of the revenue generated goes to the respective state governments.
- The 2026 rules introduced Insurance Surety Bonds as an alternative to traditional bank guarantees, increasing liquidity for bidders.
International and Domestic Progress
- India’s Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) has secured lithium mining rights in Argentina and is pursuing partnerships in Australia and Chile.
- In FY 2025–26, India achieved a record 200 mineral block auctions, reflecting growing industry confidence.
- Plans are underway to establish a National Critical Mineral Stockpile to provide a two-month strategic reserve buffer against supply shocks
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