Forest Department to auction 100 tonnes of red sanders with ₹52.38 crore reserve price

Direct fact

In July 2026, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department announced an e-auction of 100 tonnes of red sanders stored in Tirupattur, with a reserve price of ₹52.38 crore through MSTC, after receiving approval from the Union government.

Key specifics

• The stock includes 80 tonnes of C-grade red sanders and 20 tonnes of non-C-grade red sanders.
• The reserve price for C-grade wood is US$62,014 per tonne, equal to ₹59,11,825.
• The reserve price for non-C-grade wood is US$26,679 per tonne, equal to ₹25,43,322.
• The auction is being conducted through MSTC, the Union government’s e-auction agency.
• The wood is stored in a warehouse in Tirupattur and the auction is meant to ensure transparency and higher revenue.

Exam lens

TNPSC Tamil Nadu economy and forest administration question type: reserve price and quantity, 100 tonnes, ₹52.38 crore, MSTC, Tirupattur, 80 tonnes C-grade and 20 tonnes non-C-grade red sanders.