chosen preferred bidder for AP manganese block Vedanta Ltd was declared the preferred bidder for the Punnam manganese block in Andhra Pradesh on September 18, 2025. The 152-hectare block currently at G4 exploration level will receive a composite licence if Vedanta fulfills conditions outlined in the tender document, bolstering Vedanta's mineral resource portfolio. Please note that the information shared is intended solely for informational purposes and does not make any investment recommendations.