How to Bid on MSTC Auctions: Step-by-Step Guide
Unlock Lucrative Opportunities
Government auctions in India present significant opportunities for businesses and individuals to acquire valuable assets ranging from vehicles, real estate, industrial equipment, coal, scrap materials, to mineral rights, often at attractive prices. Understanding the nuances of these auctions can lead to profitable investments and strategic growth.
Pre-Bidding Preparation — Login, EMD Payment & Auction Readiness
Before you place your first bid on MSTC, you must complete certain pre-bidding formalities. These ensure that your account is valid, compliant and financially eligible for participation.
Step A — Login to MSTC Portal
Visit the official portal and log in with:
User ID
Password
CAPTCHA verification
Once logged in, update any missing personal or business details.
EMD is mandatory for every active auction you intend to participate in.
Go to EMD Management / Pay EMD
Select the auction event
Pay through Net Banking / NEFT / RTGS
Wait for confirmation (usually instant to a few hours)
Visit the location (if allowed) to physically inspect the materials.
Check:
Quality & condition
Location feasibility
Loading/unloading logistics
Taxes, duties & local charges
Leegal can help evaluate these factors to avoid over-bidding.
Step A — Login to MSTC Portal
Leegal Advisory: Always deposit EMD at least 24 hours before bidding to avoid last-minute delays.How to Access the “Live Auctions” Dashboard
Once the auction day arrives:
Login to MSTC
Open “Live Events”
Select the category: Scrap, Coal, Vehicles, Industrial Items, etc.
Click “Participate” next to the desired auction
Inside the dashboard, you will find:
Lot List
Starting Bid Price
Increment Value
Closing Time
Bid Entry Panel
This is your real-time auction control center.
Understanding the Real-Time Bidding Interface
The MSTC bidding interface displays:
Live updates every time a bidder places a new bid.
Enter your amount based on bid increments.
Displays time left before the auction closes.
The system auto-refreshes, but manual refresh helps during peak bidding.
Shows all bids in chronological order for transparency.
a) Current Highest BidAuto-Bid & Incremental Bidding — Smart Tools to Win
You place bids step-by-step as the auction progresses.
Works best when competition is low
Good for beginners
Set your maximum bid limit, and MSTC automatically increases your bids within your limit.
Perfect for:
Maintaining discipline
Avoiding emotional bidding
Manual Incremental BiddingCommon Bidding Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
Solution: Start early and monitor trends.
Solution: Leegal provides a detailed catalogue analysis.
Solution: Our team verifies and manages EMD timelines.
Solution: Use Leegal’s profitability evaluation to set practical bidding limits.
Solution: Leegal’s cost-sheet estimation helps avoid hidden losses.
Waiting until the last minute to bidConclusion
Bidding on MSTC is a powerful opportunity for MSMEs, traders, and industrial businesses to access government-backed scrap, coal, and procurement markets.
Mastering the bidding process requires strategy, compliance, financial accuracy, and real-time decision-making.
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