Author: Nidhi Awasthi

India: Jharkhand hikes cess on coal, iron ore to boost revenue

Mar 13, 2025

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by

Nidhi Awasthi

in Fines/Lumps

The Jharkhand government has approved a fourfold increase in cess on mined minerals to boost state revenue. The cess on coal per tonne rose from INR 100 to INR 250, while iron ore saw a hike from INR 100 to INR 400. The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Hemant…