Vedanta Declared Successful Bidder for 152-Hectares Punnam Manganese Block in Andhra Pradesh

Vedanta Limited has been declared the successful bidder for the Punnam Manganese Block in Andhra Pradesh. The block was offered through an e-auction conducted by the Department of Mines & Geology, Government of Andhra Pradesh. 

The company disclosed the development to the stock exchanges on August 14, 2026. The disclosure followed the completion of the required statutory compliances. 

Block Spans 152 Hectares 

The Punnam Manganese Block covers 152 hectares and is currently at the G4 stage of exploration, the company said in its disclosure. 

Vedanta has not provided an estimate of the manganese resources available at the block. The filing also does not mention the expected production capacity, development expenditure, or a timeline for mining operations. 

Part Of Metals and Mining Portfolio 

The company noted that the Punnam block will be part of its metals and mining portfolio. No further details about the proposed development or operations at the site were included in the regulatory filing. 

Vedanta also said the block would contribute to the availability of manganese resources in India. The company linked this to the country’s manganese requirements and said it could reduce dependence on imports. 

Confirmation Received on August 13, 2026 

According to the filing, Vedanta received a letter dated August 13, 2026, confirming that it had been declared the successful bidder for the block. The letter was received by the company on the same day. 

The filing does not state the amount of the successful bid or provide details of any financial terms associated with the auction. It was signed by Prerna Halwasiya, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Vedanta Limited. 

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Vedanta Limited Share Price Performance  

As of August 14, 2026, 2:33 pm, Vedanta share price was trading at ₹268.70, a 0.89% decrease from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

The Punnam Manganese Block, covering 152 hectares, has been awarded to Vedanta after the company completed the required statutory compliances. It is at the G4 exploration stage. 

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