Brookings India hosted a roundtable on Coal Auctions – Implications and the way forward.

Auctions for coal blocks, started in early 2015, have changed the status quo. The auctions were widely reported to result in windfall revenue gains for states (over the life of the mine), and also prospectively ensure raw material security for coal based industries and usher reduced power tariffs. There are implications of coal auctions that could impact all mineral industry in future. Based on ongoing studies, Brookings discussed modalities and future of auctions with this brown bag round table.

Brookings India is a New Delhi-based affiliate of the Brookings Institution, Washington, the world’s oldest independent think-tank. Established in 2013, Brookings India serves as an important platform for developing and disseminating policy recommendations for Indian policymakers. Our work is centered on the Brookings Institution motto of “Quality, Independence, Impact”.

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This event is by Invite-Only