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Oil India declared preferred bidder for potash exploration block in Rajasthan

28-May-2025, 07:57

Oil India has successfully bagged a critical and strategic mineral block under the 5th tranche of auction conducted by the Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India.

Oil India has been declared as the Preferred Bidder for grant of composite license for the Jorkian ' Satipura - Khunja Amalgamated Potash and Halite Block in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan. This is the first-ever successful auction of Potash blocks by the Government of India, marking a major step towards unlocking domestic Potash resources.

The company's strategic diversification into critical minerals represents a well-timed response to national priorities to support India's self-reliance goals.