NATRAJ COALNatraj Engineers Pvt. Ltd. · Natraj Group

13th Round · Commercial Coal Mine Auctions · Ministry of Coal, Government of India

Natraj goes underground.

Natraj Engineers Pvt. Ltd. has emerged as the highest bidder for the Rawanwara North coal block in the Pench–Kanhan Coalfield, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh — marking the Natraj Group's entry into underground coal mining with a rare G6-grade, non-coking coal asset.

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Who we are

Thirty years. Zero debt. A record of building what India runs on.

Natraj Engineers is a 30-year-old, debt-free company with stellar financials. Its core competency is railway infrastructure — the firm is an established manufacturer of PSC railway sleepers — and for the last five years it has run a highly successful open-cast minor minerals mining business.

Underground coal is the natural next step. The Government of India has opened the coal sector to commercial players through transparent auctions, and the country's push for energy self-reliance has never been stronger. Natraj is stepping in with capital, execution experience and a long-term commitment.

Coal is the backbone of the Indian economy — and a pillar of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat philosophy.
Company vintage30 years
Balance sheetDebt-free
Group turnover₹500 crore
Minor minerals mining5 years
Coal block securedRawanwara North
Planned capacity1.2 MTPA
Coal gradeG6 · GCV 5,500–5,800 kcal/kg

The opportunity in brief

Why this project matters

A rare premium block

Rawanwara North is one of the few auctioned blocks offering G6-grade non-coking coal at 1.2 MTPA — premium fuel for cement, steel, power and gasification.

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A committed investor

Natraj will invest ₹800 crore to build and operate the mine, generating ~₹350 crore in revenue per year over a 30-year mine life.

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An open door to India

For the first time, commercial mining restrictions are lifted. Global mining-technology firms can enter India as our MDO or equipment partners.

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India's coal demand is growing. Ours is a seat at the front.

See why underground mining is India's most under-built opportunity.

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