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{{short description|Indian statutory corporation}}
{{Short description|Indian government entity governing electricity generation}}
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| name = NTPC Ltd
| name = NTPC Limited
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| logo = National Thermal Power logo.svg
| logo_size = 250px
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| former_name = National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd.
| former_name = National Thermal Power Corporation
| type = [[Government of India|Statutory Corporation]]  
| type = [[Public Sector Undertakings in India|Central Public Sector Undertaking]]
| traded_as = {{Unbulleted list|{{BSE|532555}}|{{NSE|NTPC}}|[[BSE SENSEX|BSE SENSEX Constituent]]|[[NIFTY 50|NSE NIFTY 50 Constituent]]}}
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| ISIN = INE733E01010
| ISIN = {{ISIN|sl=n|pl=y|INE733E01010}}
| industry = [[Electric utility|Electricity]]
| industry = [[Electric utility|Electricity]]
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1975|11|07}}
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1975|11|07}}
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| hq_location_city = [[New Delhi]]
| hq_location_city = [[New Delhi]]
| hq_location_country = [[India]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/en/contact-us|title=Contact Us - NTPC|website=ntpc.co.in}}</ref>
| hq_location_country = India<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/en/contact-us|title=Contact Us - NTPC|website=ntpc.co.in|access-date=8 March 2017|archive-date=16 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416075333/http://www.ntpc.co.in/en/contact-us|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| area_served = India
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| key_people = [[Gurdeep Singh (NTPC)|Gurdeep Singh]] <small>(Chairman & [[Managing Director|MD]])</small><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/en/about-us/board-of-directors|title=Board of Directors - NTPC|website=ntpc.co.in}}</ref>
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| services = [[Electricity generation]] and [[electricity distribution|distribution]]<br>natural gas [[hydrocarbon exploration|exploration]], [[energy production|production]], transportation and distribution
| services = [[Electricity generation]] and [[electricity distribution|distribution]],<br> [[mining]]<br />natural gas [[hydrocarbon exploration|exploration]], [[energy production|production]], transportation and distribution
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| owner = {{nowrap|[[Ministry of Power (India)|Ministry of Power]], [[Government of India]]<ref name="ntpc"/> }}
| owner = {{nowrap|[[Ministry of Power (India)|Ministry of Power]], [[Government of India]]<ref>{{cite news |title=NTPC says Govt pares stake to 51.02% |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/ntpc-says-govt-pares-stake-to-51-02-120030500753_1.html |access-date=5 July 2022 |work=Business Standard India |date=5 March 2020}}</ref> }}
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| num_employees = 19,918
| num_employees = 18,786
| num_employees_year = 2021<ref name="ntpc"/>
| num_employees_year = 2024<ref name="ntpc"/>
| parent =  
| parent =  
| divisions =  
| divisions =  
| subsid = *[[North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited]]
| subsid = *[[THDC India Limited]]
*[[THDC India Limited]]
* [[NSPCL]]
*[[NSPCL]]
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'''NTPC Limited''', formerly known as '''National Thermal Power Corporation Limited''', is an Indian [[Government of India|statutory corporation]]. It engaged in [[Electricity generation|generation of electricity]] and allied activities. It is a [[Government of India|statutory corporation]] incorporated under the [[Companies Act 1956]] and is under the [[jurisdiction]] of [[Ministry of Power (India)|Ministry of Power]] , [[Government of India]]. The headquarters of the company is situated at [[New Delhi]]. NTPC's core function is the generation and distribution of electricity to State Electricity Boards in India. The body also undertakes consultancy and turnkey project contracts that involve engineering, project management, construction management, and operation and management of power plants.
'''NTPC Limited''', formerly known as '''National Thermal Power Corporation''', is an Indian [[Public sector undertakings in India|central Public Sector Undertaking]] (PSU) owned by the [[Ministry of Power (India)|Ministry of Power]] and the [[Government of India]], which is engaged in the [[Electricity generation|generation of electricity]] and other activities. The headquarters of the PSU are situated at [[New Delhi]]. NTPC's core function is the generation and distribution of electricity to State Electricity Boards in India. The body also undertakes consultancy and [[turnkey]] project contracts that involve engineering, project management, construction management, and operation and management of [[Power station|power plants]].


The body has also ventured into oil and [[gas exploration]] and [[coal mining]] activities. It is the largest power company in India with an electric power generating capacity of 62,086 MW .<ref name="AR201213">{{cite web |url=https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/ntpc-kameng-projects-2nd-150-mw-unit-commercially-operational/76725160}}</ref> Although the company has approx. 16% of the total national capacity contributes to over 25% of total power generation due to its focus on operating its power plants at higher efficiency levels (approx. 80.2% against the national [[Plant load factor|PLF]] rate of 64.5%).NTPC currently produces 25 billion units of electricity per month.
It is the largest power company in India, with an [[Nameplate capacity|installed capacity]] of 80,154.50&nbsp;MW.<ref name="installed capacity as on 04.10.2024">{{cite web |url= https://ntpc.co.in/|title=&#124; &#124; NTPC wind projects }}</ref> Although the company has approximately 16% of the total national capacity, it contributes to over 25% of total power generation due to its focus on operating its power plants at higher efficiency levels (approximately 80.2% against the national [[Plant load factor|PLF]] rate of 64.5%). NTPC currently produces 25 billion units of electricity per month.{{Citation needed|date=July 2023}}


NTPC currently operates 55 power stations (24 Coal, 7 combined cycle gas/liquid fuel, 2 Hydro, 1 Wind, and 11 solar projects). Further, it has 9 coal and 1 gas station, owned by joint ventures or subsidiaries.
NTPC Mining Ltd (NML) has mined about 100 MMT coal in 2023-2024 FY, NML has Pakri Barwadih, Chatti Bariatu and Kerandari Coal Mines in Jharkhand, Dulanga Coal Mine in Odisha and Talaipalli Coal Mine in Chhattisgarh.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/ntpc-mining-produces-34mmt-coal-in-23-24/articleshow/108986928.cms | title=NTPC Mining produces 34MMT coal in 23-24 | newspaper=The Times of India | date=3 April 2024 }}</ref>
NTPC currently operates 55 power stations: 24 coal, seven combined cycle gas and liquid fuel, two hydro powered, one wind turbine, and 11 solar projects. Additionally, it has 9 coal and 1 gas station, owned by joint ventures or subsidiaries.


It was founded by [[Government of India]] in 1975, which now holds 54.74% of its equity shares on 30 June 2016<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/en/investors/shareholding-pattern|title=Shareholding Pattern - NTPC|website=ntpc.co.in}}</ref> (after divestment of its stake in 2004, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, & 2017) <br>In May 2010, NTPC was conferred [[Maharatna]] status by the Union Government of India, one of the only four companies to be awarded this status.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/4-psus-get-maharatna-status/621716/ |title=4 PSUs get maharatna status – Indian Express |access-date=17 August 2012}}</ref> It is ranked 400th in the [[Forbes Global 2000]] for 2016.<ref name="Forbes profile">{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/companies/ntpc/ |title=NTPC Limited |date=May 2014 |work=Forbes |access-date=17 February 2015
It was founded by [[Government of India]] in 1975, which now holds 51.10% of its equity shares<ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web|url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/en/investors/shareholding-pattern|title=Shareholding Pattern - NTPC|website=ntpc.co.in|access-date=7 December 2015|archive-date=27 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201127230444/https://www.ntpc.co.in/en/investors/shareholding-pattern|url-status=dead}}</ref> after [[divestment]] of its stake in 2004, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017. In May 2010, NTPC was conferred [[Maharatna]] status by the Union Government of India, one of only four companies to be awarded this status.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/4-psus-get-maharatna-status/621716/ |title=4 PSUs get maharatna status – Indian Express |date=21 May 2010 |access-date=17 August 2012}}</ref> It is ranked 433rd in the [[Forbes Global 2000]] for 2023.<ref name="Forbes profile">{{cite web |date= |title=NTPC Limited |url=https://www.ntpc.co.in/media/press-releases/ntpc-achieves-433rd-rank-climbing-52-positions-forbes-global-list-2023 |access-date=17 February 2015 |work=Forbes}}</ref>
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==History==
==History==
===1975 to 1994===
===1975–1994===
The company was founded on 7 November 1975<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/en/about-us/history|title=History - NTPC|website=ntpc.co.in}}</ref> as "National Thermal Power Corporation Private Limited". It started work on its first thermal power project in 1976 at Shaktinagar (named National Thermal Power Corporation Private Limited Singrauli) in Uttar Pradesh.<ref name=History>{{cite web |url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=73&lang=en |title=History of NTPC |publisher=NTPC Limited |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref> In the same year, its name was changed to "National Thermal Power Corporation Limited". In 1983, NTPC began commercial operations (of selling power) and earned profits of INR 4.5 crores in FY 1982–83. By the end of 1985, it had achieved power generation capacity of 2000 MW.<br>
The company was founded on 7 November 1975 by India's former [[Prime Minister of India|Prime Minister]] [[Indira Gandhi]] as National Thermal Power Corporation Private Limited. It started working on its first thermal power project in 1976 at [[Shaktinagar, Uttar Pradesh|Shaktinagar]]—named [[Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station|National Thermal Power Corporation Private Limited Singrauli]]—in [[Uttar Pradesh]].<ref name=History>{{cite web |url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=73&lang=en |title=History of NTPC |publisher=NTPC Limited |access-date=12 October 2013 |archive-date=14 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014105305/http://www.ntpc.co.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3&Itemid=73&lang=en |url-status=dead }}</ref> In the same year, its name was changed to "National Thermal Power Corporation Limited". In 1983, NTPC began commercial operations and earned profits of INR 4.5 crores in FY 1982–83. By the end of 1985, it had achieved power generation capacity of 2000&nbsp;MW.<br />In 1986, it completed synchronisation of its first 500&nbsp;MW unit at Singrauli. In 1988, it commissioned two 500&nbsp;MW units, one each in Rihand and [[Ramagundam]]. In 1989, it started a consultancy division. In 1992, it acquired Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station from Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam of Uttar Pradesh.<ref name=ETHistory>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ntpc-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid-12316.cms |title=Company History - NTPC Ltd. |newspaper=The Economic Times |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref> By the end of 1994, its installed capacity crossed 15,000&nbsp;MW.
In 1986, it completed synchronisation of its first 500 MW unit at Singrauli. In 1988, it commissioned two 500 MW units, one each in Rihand and [[Ramagundam]]. In 1989, it started a consultancy division. In 1992, it acquired Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station (with from Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam of Uttar Pradesh.<ref name=ETHistory>{{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ntpc-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid-12316.cms |title=Company History - NTPC Ltd. |newspaper=The Economic Times |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref> By the end of 1994, its installed capacity crossed 15,000 MW.


===1995 to 2004===
===1995–2004===
In 1995, it took over the Talcher Thermal Power Station from Orissa State Electricity Board.<ref name=History/>
In 1995, it took over the Talcher Thermal Power Station from Orissa State Electricity Board.<ref name=History/> In the year 1997, the [[Government of India]] conferred it with "Navratna" status. In that same year, it achieved a milestone of generating 100 billion units of electricity in a single year.<ref name=History/> In 1998, it commissioned its first Naptha-based plant at Kayamkulam with a capacity of 350&nbsp;MW. In 1999, its plant in Dadri, which had the highest [[Capacity factor|plant load factor]] (PLF) in India of 96%, was certified with ISO-14001. During 2000, it started construction of its first hydro-electric power project, with 800&nbsp;MW capacity, in Himachal Pradesh.<ref name=History/><br />In 2002, it incorporated 3 subsidiary companies: NTPC Electric Supply Company Limited for forward integration by entering into the business of distribution and trading of power; NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited for meeting the expected rise in energy trading; and NTPC Hydro Limited to carry out the business of implementing and operating small and medium hydropower projects.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/annualreports/2002-03/chairman%20speech%2003.pdf |title=Chairman's statement in 27th Annual Report |publisher=NTPC |date=24 September 2003 |access-date=12 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014112132/http://www.ntpc.co.in/annualreports/2002-03/chairman%20speech%2003.pdf |archive-date=14 October 2013  }}</ref> Later in 2002, its installed capacity crossed 20,000&nbsp;MW.<ref name=History/>
In the year 1997, the Government of India conferred it with "Navratna" status. In the same year it achieved a milestone of the generation of 100 billion units of electricity in a year.<ref name=History/> In 1998, it commissioned its first Naptha-based plant at Kayamkulam with a capacity of 350 MW. In 1999, its plant in Dadri, which had the highest [[Capacity factor|plant load factor]] (PLF) in India of 96%, was certified with ISO-14001. During 2000, it commenced construction of its first hydro-electric power project, with 800 MW capacity, in Himachal Pradesh.<ref name=History/><br>
In 2002, it incorporated 3 subsidiary companies: "NTPC Electric Supply Company Limited" for forward integration by entering into the business of distribution and trading of power; "NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited" for meeting the expected rise in energy trading; "NTPC Hydro Limited" to carry out the business of implementing and operating small and medium hydropower projects.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/annualreports/2002-03/chairman%20speech%2003.pdf |title=Chairman's statement in 27th Annual Report |publisher=NTPC |date=24 September 2003 |access-date=12 October 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014112132/http://www.ntpc.co.in/annualreports/2002-03/chairman%20speech%2003.pdf |archive-date=14 October 2013  }}</ref> In the same year its installed capacity crossed 20,000 MW.<ref name=History/>


'''Listing''': NTPC got listed on BSE and NSE on 5 November 2004. Against the issue price of INR 62 per share, it closed the first day of listing with INR 75.55 per share.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-11-05/india-business/27170389_1_equity-shares-issue-price-public-issue |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015114501/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-11-05/india-business/27170389_1_equity-shares-issue-price-public-issue |url-status=dead |archive-date=15 October 2013 |title=NTPC does a power listing |date=5 November 2004 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref> On the day of listing, it became the third largest company in India in terms of market capitalisation.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/06/stories/2004110603941600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041119195239/http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/06/stories/2004110603941600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 November 2004 |title=Power major NTPC lists at premium |date=6 November 2004 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref>
NTPC got listed on BSE and NSE on 5 November 2004. Against the issue price of ₹62 per share, it closed the first day of listing with ₹75.55 per share.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/business/india-business/NTPC-does-a-power-listing/articleshow/913865.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015114501/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2004-11-05/india-business/27170389_1_equity-shares-issue-price-public-issue |url-status=live |archive-date=15 October 2013 |title=NTPC does a power listing |date=5 November 2004 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref> On the day of listing, it became the third largest company in India in terms of market capitalisation.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/06/stories/2004110603941600.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041119195239/http://www.hindu.com/2004/11/06/stories/2004110603941600.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 November 2004 |title=Power major NTPC lists at premium |date=6 November 2004 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref>


===2005 to present===
===2005–present===
In October 2005, the company's name was changed from "National Thermal Power Corporation Limited" to "NTPC Limited".<ref name=History/> The primary reason for this change was the company's foray into [[Hydroelectricity|hydro]] and [[Nuclear power|nuclear]] based power generation along with backward integration by coal mining. In 2006, it entered into an agreement with Government of Sri Lanka to set up two units of 250 MW each in [[Trincomalee]] in [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name=History/>
In October 2005, the company's name was changed from National Thermal Power Corporation Limited to NTPC Limited. The primary reason for this change was the company's foray into [[Hydroelectricity|hydro]] and [[Nuclear power|nuclear]] based power generation along with backward integration of coal mining. In 2006, it entered into an agreement with the [[Government of Sri Lanka]] to set up two units of 250&nbsp;MW each in [[Trincomalee]] in [[Sri Lanka]].<ref name=History/> During 2008 and 2011, NTPC entered into [[joint venture]]s with [[Bharat Heavy Electricals|BHEL]], [[Bharat Forge]], [[NHPC Limited|NHPC]], [[Coal India]], [[Steel Authority of India|SAIL]], [[National Mineral Development Corporation|NMDC]], and [[Nuclear Power Corporation of India|NPCIL]] to expand its business of power generation.<ref name=History/><ref name=ETHistory/> By the end of 2010, its installed capacity crossed 31,000&nbsp;MW.<ref name=History/>
During 2008 and 2011, NTPC entered into [[Joint venture|Joint Ventures]] with [[Bharat Heavy Electricals|BHEL]], [[Bharat Forge]], [[NHPC Limited|NHPC]], [[Coal India]], [[Steel Authority of India|SAIL]], [[National Mineral Development Corporation|NMDC]] and [[Nuclear Power Corporation of India|NPCIL]] to expand its business of power generation.<ref name=History/><ref name=ETHistory/> By the end of 2010, its installed capacity crossed 31,000 MW.<ref name=History/>


The company in 2009 joined forces with other state enterprises [[Rashtriya Ispat Nigam]], [[Steel Authority of India]], [[Coal India]], National Minerals Development Corporation to invest in coal mining operations through a joint venture vehicle named International Coal Ventures Private Limited (ICVL). In July 2014 ICVL acquired a 65 percent stake in the [[Benga coal mine]] in [[Mozambique]] from the [[Rio Tinto Group]]<ref name="RioICVL">{{cite news|title=Indian JV to acquire Rio Tinto's Riversdale coal assets in Mozambique|url=http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/224277887/scat/701ee96610c884a6/ht/Indian-JV-to-acquire-Rio-Tintos-Riversdale-coal-assets-in-Mozambique|access-date=31 July 2014|work=India Gazette|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810065801/http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/224277887/scat/701ee96610c884a6/ht/Indian-JV-to-acquire-Rio-Tintos-Riversdale-coal-assets-in-Mozambique|archive-date=10 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The company in 2009 joined forces with other [[Public sector undertakings|state enterprises]] [[Rashtriya Ispat Nigam]], [[Steel Authority of India]], [[Coal India]], and [[National Mineral Development Corporation|National Minerals Development Corporation]] to invest in coal mining operations through a [[joint venture]] vehicle named International Coal Ventures Private Limited (ICVL). In July 2014, ICVL acquired a 65 percent stake in the [[Benga coal mine]] in [[Mozambique]] from the [[Rio Tinto Group]].<ref name="RioICVL">{{cite news|title=Indian JV to acquire Rio Tinto's Riversdale coal assets in Mozambique|url=http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/224277887/scat/701ee96610c884a6/ht/Indian-JV-to-acquire-Rio-Tintos-Riversdale-coal-assets-in-Mozambique|access-date=31 July 2014|work=India Gazette|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810065801/http://www.indiagazette.com/index.php/sid/224277887/scat/701ee96610c884a6/ht/Indian-JV-to-acquire-Rio-Tintos-Riversdale-coal-assets-in-Mozambique|archive-date=10 August 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> In December 2022, the [[market capitalization|market capitalisation]] of NTPC limited was ₹1,66,249.34 [[crore]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Top 100 stocks by Market Capitalization {{!}} BSE Listed stocks Market Capitalization |url=https://www.bseindia.com/markets/equity/eqreports/topmarketcapitalization.aspx |access-date=2022-12-19 |website=www.bseindia.com}}</ref>


==Operations==
==Operations==
NTPC operates from 70 locations in India, one location in Sri Lanka and 2 locations in Bangladesh.<br>'''Headquarters''': In India, it has 8 regional headquarters (HQ):
NTPC operates from 70 locations in India, one location in Sri Lanka and two locations in Bangladesh. In India, it has eight regional headquarters (HQ):


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'''Scheduling and generation dispatch''': The scheduling and dispatch of all the generating stations owned by National Thermal Power Corporation are done by respective regional load dispatch centers, which are the apex body to ensure integrated operation of the power system grid in the respective region. All these load dispatch centers come under [[Power System Operation Corporation Limited]] (POSOCO).
=== Scheduling and generation dispatch ===
The scheduling and dispatch of all the generating stations owned by National Thermal Power Corporation are done by respective regional load dispatch centers, which are the apex body to ensure integrated operation of the power system grid in the respective region. All these load dispatch centers come under [[Power System Operation Corporation Limited]] (POSOCO).


==NTPC plants and their capacity==
==Subsidiaries==
The total installed capacity of the company is 62,110 MW (including 11,755 MW through JVs/Subsidiaries) across the country,(24 Coal based stations, 7 gas based stations, 1 Hydro station, 1 small hydro, 11 Solar PV and 1 Wind based Station) and 25 Joint Venture stations (9 coal based, 4 gas based, 8 hydro, 1 small hydro 2 Wind and 1 Solar PV).
# [[Convergence Energy Services Limited]]
# [[Energy Efficiency Services Limited]]
# Green Valley Renewable Energy Limited (GVREL)
# [[NTPC Mining Limited]]
# [[NTPC Green Energy]]
# [[NTPC Renewables Limited]]
# [[National High Power Test Laboratory Private Limited]] (NHPTL)
# [[North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited|NEEPCO]]
# [[THDC India Limited]]
# Tusco Ltd.


===Thermal Power===
==Joint ventures==
====Coal-based power plants(Own Operational)====
# Aravali Power Company Pvt. Ltd.
 
==Capacity of plants==
The total installed capacity of the company is 72,304&nbsp;MW (including 13,465&nbsp;MW through JVs/subsidiaries) across the country, (26 Coal based stations, seven gas based stations, one hydro station, one [[small hydro]], 11 solar PV, and one wind based station) and 25 joint venture stations (nine coal based, four gas based, eight hydro-powered, one small hydro, two wind-powered, and one solar PV).
 
===Thermal power===
====Coal-based power plants (own operational)====
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! Status
! Status
|-  
|-
| 1
| 1
| [[Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| 2,000  
| 2,000
| 5x200, 2x500
| 5x200, 2x500
| All units functional
| All units functional,2×800&nbsp;MW unit under construction.
|-  
|-
| 2
| 2
| [[NTPC Korba]]
| [[NTPC Korba]]
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| 3x200, 4x500
| 3x200, 4x500
| All units functional
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 3
| 3
| [[NTPC Ramagundam]]
| [[NTPC Ramagundam]]
| [[Telangana]]
| [[Telangana]]
| 2,600  
| 2,600
| 3x200, 4x500  
| 3x200, 4x500
| All units functional.
| All units functional.
|-
|-
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| [[West Bengal]]
| [[West Bengal]]
| 2,100
| 2,100
| 3x200, 3x500  
| 3x200, 3x500
| All units functional
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 5
| 5
| [[Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| 4,760
| 4,783
| 6x210, 7x500  
| 6x210, 7x500, 2x4, 1x15
| All units functional. Largest Thermal Power Station in India
| All units functional. Largest Thermal Power Station in India. A small hydro of 8&nbsp;MW and a PV Solar power station of 15&nbsp;MW is also present.
|-  
|-
| 6
| 6
| [[Rihand Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Rihand Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| 3,000
| 3,000
| 6x500  
| 6x500
| All units functional
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 7
| 7
| [[Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Bihar]]
| [[Bihar]]
| 2,340
| 2,340
| 4x210, 3x500  
| 4x210, 3x500
| All units functional
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 8
| 8
| [[NTPC Dadri]]
| [[NTPC Dadri]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| 1,820
| 1,820
| 4x210, 2x490  
| 4x210, 2x490
| All units functional
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 9
| 9
| [[Talcher Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Talcher Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Odisha]]
| [[Odisha]]
| 3,000
| 3,010
| 6x500
| 6x500, 1x10
| All units functional
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 10
| 10
| [[Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station]]
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| 5x210, 1×500
| 5x210, 1×500
| All units functional
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 11
| 11
| [[Talcher Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Talcher Thermal Power Station]]
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| 460
| 460
| 2x110, 4x60
| 2x110, 4x60
| All units retired and shut down, will be replaced by 2x660 MW Unit<ref>https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/energy/talcher-thermal-power-plant-shuts-down-ntpc-says-modern-unit-will-replace-it-76269</ref>
| All units retired and shut down, will be replaced by 2×660&nbsp;MW Unit<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/energy/talcher-thermal-power-plant-shuts-down-ntpc-says-modern-unit-will-replace-it-76269 | title=Talcher thermal power plant shuts down, NTPC says modern unit will replace it | date=2 April 2021 }}</ref>
|-  
|-
| 12
| 12
| [[Simhadri Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Simhadri Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| 2,000
| 2,000
| 4x500  
| 4x500
| All units functional
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 13
| 13
| [[Tanda Thermal Power Station]]
| <span class="anchor" id="Tanda thermal power plant">NTPC Tanda</span><ref>[https://ntpc.co.in/tanda NTPC Tanda]</ref>
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| 1,760
| 1,760
| 4x110, 2×660
| 4x110, 2×660
| 4x110,1×660 MW Units functional, 1×660 MW Unit Under Construction
| All units functional
|-
|-
| 14
| 14
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| 2x500, 3x660
| 2x500, 3x660
| All units functional
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 15
| 15
| [[Mauda Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Mauda Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Maharashtra]]
| [[Maharashtra]]
| 2,320
| 2,320
| 2x500, 2x660  
| 2x500, 2x660
|  All units functional
|  All units functional
|-  
|-
| 16
| 16
| [[Barh Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Barh Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Bihar]]
| [[Bihar]]
| 3,300
| 3,300
| 3×660,  2x660  
| 3×660,  2x660
| 2x660 MW Functional, Three more units of 660 MW under construction.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140329/jsp/bihar/story_18130376.jsp|title=Power add-on to quench Nitish's thirst for electrification}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/ntpc-commissions-fifth-unit-of-barh-thermal-project-in-bihar/articleshow/46465706.cms|title=NTPC commissions fifth unit of Barh thermal project in Bihar|date=5 March 2015|via=The Economic Times}}</ref>
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 17
| 17
| [[Kudgi Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Kudgi Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Karnataka]]
| [[Karnataka]]
| 2,400  
| 2,400
|3x800
|3x800
| All units functional.
| All units functional
|-  
|-
| 18
| 18
| [[NTPC Bongaigaon]]
| [[NTPC Bongaigaon]]
| [[Assam]]
| [[Assam]]
| 750  
| 750
| 3x250
| 3x250
| All units functional..
| All units functional
|-
|-
| 19
| 19
| [[LARA Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[LARA Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Chhattisgarh]]
| [[Chhattisgarh]]
| 4,000
| 1600
| 2x800,  3x800
| 2x800,  2x800
| 1x800 MW unit functional, 1x800 MW unit under construction.  
| 2×800&nbsp;MW unit functional, 2×800&nbsp;MW unit under construction.
|-
|-
| 20
| 20
| [[Solapur Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Solapur Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Maharashtra]]
| [[Maharashtra]]
| 1,320  
| 1,320
| 2x660
| 2x660
| All units functional.
| All units functional.
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| [[Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| 3,200
|1,600
| 2×800, 2×800  
| 2×800, 2×800
| 2x800 MW unit functional.
| 2×800&nbsp;MW unit functional, 2×800&nbsp;MW unit under construction
|-
|-
| 22
| 22
| [[North Karanpura Thermal Power Station]]  
| [[North Karanpura Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Jharkhand]]  
| [[Jharkhand]]
| 1,980
| 1,980
| 3×660
| 3×660
| Under Construction
| 2 units functional, 1 under construction
|-
|-
| 23
| 23
| [[Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station]]  
| [[Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Odisha]]  
| [[Odisha]]
| 1,600  
| 1,600
| 2×800  
| 2×800
| 1x800 MW unit functional, 1x800 MW unit under construction.
| 2×800&nbsp;MW unit functional, 1×800&nbsp;MW unit under construction.
|-
|-
| 24
| 24
| [[Khargone Super Thermal Power Station]]  
| [[Khargone Super Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| 1,320
| 1,320
| 2×660  
| 2×660
| 1x660 MW unit functional, 1x660 MW unit under construction.
| All unit functional.
|-
|-
| 25
| 25
| [[Telangana Super Thermal Power Project]]  
| [[Telangana Super Thermal Power Project]]
| [[Telangana]]
| [[Telangana]]
| 1,600
| 1,600
| 2×800  
| 2×800
| Under construction<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/en/about-us/future-capacity-additions|title=Future Capacity Additions - NTPC|website=ntpc.co.in}}</ref>
| all units functional
|-
|-
| 26
| 26
| [[Barauni Thermal Power Station]]  
| [[Barauni Thermal Power Station]]
| [[Bihar]]
| [[Bihar]]
| 720
| 720
| 2×110,  2×250  
| 2×110,  2×250
| 1×110 MW, 2×250 MW.unit. All units functional<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/ntpc-acquires-720-mw-barauni-thermal-power-plant-in-bihar/67115504|title = NTPC acquires 720 Mw Barauni thermal power plant in Bihar - ET EnergyWorld}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/ntpc-acquires-barauni-thermal-power-station-118121600028_1.html|title = NTPC acquires Barauni Thermal Power Station}}</ref>
| Stage 1 2×110&nbsp;MW retired 2*250 functional <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/ntpc-acquires-720-mw-barauni-thermal-power-plant-in-bihar/67115504|title = NTPC acquires 720 Mw Barauni thermal power plant in Bihar - ET EnergyWorld}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/ntpc-acquires-barauni-thermal-power-station-118121600028_1.html|title = NTPC acquires Barauni Thermal Power Station}}</ref>
|-
|-
|}
|}


====Coal-based (JV/ Subsidiary)====
====Coal-based (JV/subsidiary)====
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#fff;"
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="background:#fff;"
|-
|-
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| 5
| 5
| [[Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station]] (MTPS). Wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC.
| [[Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station]] (MTPS). Wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC.
| [[Kanti]]
| [[Kanti, Muzaffarpur|Kanti]]
| [[Bihar]]
| [[Bihar]]
| 610
| 610
|- style="text-align:left;"
|- style="text-align:left;"
| 6
| 6
| [[Nabinagar Thermal Power Project|BRBCL]] Joint venture with [[Indian Railways]].
| [[Nabinagar Thermal Power Project|BRBCL]]. Joint venture with [[Indian Railways]].
| [[Nabinagar]]
| [[Nabinagar]]
| [[Bihar]]
| [[Bihar]]
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| [[Chennai]]
| [[Chennai]]
| [[Tamil Nadu]]
| [[Tamil Nadu]]
| 1500  
| 1500
|- style="text-align:left;"|
|- style="text-align:left;"|
| 9
| 9
| [[Meja Thermal Power Station|Meja Thermal Power Station JV with NTPC & UPRVUNL]]
| [[Meja Thermal Power Station|Meja Thermal Power Station JV with NTPC & UPRVUNL]]
| [[Allahabad]]
| [[Allahabad|Prayagraj]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| 1320
| 1320
3*800 mw planned at meja, 2*800mw planned at obra, 2*800mw planned at anpara under MVUNL
|- style="text-align:left;"|
|- style="text-align:left;"|
| 10
| 10
| [[Patratu Super Thermal Power Project|PUVNL(Patratu)]] Joint venture with Jharkhand State Electricity Board.
| [[Patratu Super Thermal Power Project|PUVNL (Patratu)]] joint venture with Jharkhand State Electricity Board.
| [[Patratu]]
| [[Patratu]]
| [[Jharkhand]]
| [[Jharkhand]]
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|- style="text-align:left;"|
|- style="text-align:left;"|
| 11
| 11
|[[Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant|Khurja-THDC]]  
|[[Khurja Super Thermal Power Plant|Khurja-THDC]]
|[[Bulandshahr district|Bulandshahr]]
|[[Bulandshahr district|Bulandshahr]]
|[[Uttar Pradesh]]
|[[Uttar Pradesh]]
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|}
|}


====Gas-based power plants(Own Operational)====
====Gas-based power plants (own operational)====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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| 1
| 1
| [[Anta Thermal Power Station|Anta]]
| [[Anta Thermal Power Station|Anta]]
| [[Rajasthan]]  
| [[Rajasthan]]
| 419.33
| 419.33
| 3×88, 1×149  
| 3×88, 1×149
| All unit Running
| All unit running
|-
|-
| 2  
| 2
| [[Auraiya Thermal Power Station|Auraiya]]  
| [[Auraiya Thermal Power Station|Auraiya]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]  
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| 663.36
| 663.36
| 4×110, 2×106  
| 4×110, 2×106
| All unit Running
| All unit running
|-
|-
|3  
|3
| [[Kawas Thermal Power Station|Kawas]]  
| [[Kawas Thermal Power Station|Kawas]]
| [[Gujarat]]  
| [[Gujarat]]
| 656.20
| 656.20
| 2×110.5, 4×106  
| 2×110.5, 4×106
| All unit Running
| All unit running
|-
|-
| 4  
| 4
| [[NTPC Dadri|Dadri]]  
| [[NTPC Dadri|Dadri]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]  
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| 829.78  
| 829.78
| 4×130.19,2×154.51
| 4×130.19,2×154.51
|  All unit Running
|  All unit running
|-
|-
| 5  
| 5
| [[Jhanor-Gandhar Thermal Power Station|Jhanor-Gandhar]]  
| [[Jhanor-Gandhar Thermal Power Station|Jhanor-Gandhar]]
| [[Gujarat]]  
| [[Gujarat]]
| 657.39  
| 657.39
| 3×131, 1×155
| 3×131, 1×155
| All unit Running
| All unit running
|-
|-
| 6  
| 6
| [[Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant|Kayamkulam]]  
| [[Rajiv Gandhi Combined Cycle Power Plant|Kayamkulam]], [[Haripad]]
| [[Kerala]]
| [[Kerala]]
| 359.58
| 359.58
| 2x115.2 + 1x129.177
| 2x115.2 + 1x129.177
|  All unit Running
|  All unit running
|-
|-
| 7  
| 7
| [[Faridabad Thermal Power Plant|Faridabad]]  
| [[Faridabad Thermal Power Plant|Faridabad]]
| [[Haryana]]
| [[Haryana]]
| 431.59  
| 431.59
| 2×143, 1×144
| 2×143, 1×144
| All unit Running
| All unit running
|}
|}


====Gas-based (JV/ Subsidiary)====
====Gas-based (JV/subsidiary)====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| 1
| 1
| [[Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private Limited]] ([[RGPPL]])
| [[Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private Limited]] (RGPPL)
| [[Maharashtra]]
| [[Maharashtra]]
| 1967  
| 1967
|-
|-
| 2  
| 2
| [[Assam Gas based power plant]]
| [[Assam Gas based power plant]]
| [[Assam]]  
| [[Assam]]
| 291
| 291
|-
|-
|3  
|3
| [[Agartala GT CCPP]]  
| [[Agartala GT CCPP]]
| [[Tripura]]  
| [[Tripura]]
| 135
| 135
|-
|-
| 4  
| 4
| [[Tripura Gas based CCPP]]  
| [[Tripura Gas based CCPP]]
| [[Tripura]]  
| [[Tripura]]
| 101
| 101
|-
|-
|}
|}


===Hydro Power===
===Hydro power===
The company has also stepped up its hydroelectric power (hydel) project implementation. Some of these projects are:
The company has also stepped up its [[Hydroelectricity|hydroelectric power]] (hydel) project implementation. Some of these projects are:


====Hydro-electric power plants(Own operational)====
====Hydro-electric power plants (own operational)====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! Sr.No. !! Power project !! State !!Capacity [[Megawatt|MW]] !! Unit in [[Megawatt|MW]] !! Status
! Sr.No. !! Power project !! State !!Capacity [[Megawatt|MW]] !! Unit in [[Megawatt|MW]] !! Status
|-
|-
| 1  
| 1
| [[Koldam Dam]]
| [[Koldam Dam]]
| [[Himachal Pradesh]]  
| [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| 800
| 800
| 4X200 MW
| 4×200&nbsp;MW
| All Four Units Commissioned
| All four units commissioned
|-
|-
| 2
| 2
| [[Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant|Tapovan Vishnugad]]  
| [[Tapovan Vishnugad Hydropower Plant|Tapovan Vishnugad]]
| [[Uttarakhand]]
| [[Uttarakhand]]
| 520  
| 520
| 4X130 MW
| 4×130&nbsp;MW
| Under Construction
| Under construction
|-
|-
|-
|-
| 3  
| 3
| [[Lata Tapovan]]  
| [[Lata Tapovan]]
| [[Uttarakhand]]  
| [[Uttarakhand]]
|171
|171
| 3 x 57 MW
| 3 × 57&nbsp;MW
| Under Construction
| Under construction
|-
|-
|4  
|4
| [[Rammam Hydro]]  
| [[Rammam Hydro]]
| [[West Bengal]]  
| [[West Bengal]]
| 120
| 120
| 3 x 40 MW
| 3 × 40&nbsp;MW
| Under Construction
| Under construction
|}
|}


====Hydro-electric power plants(JV/ Subsidiary)====
====Hydro-electric power plants (JV/Subsidiary)====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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| 1
| 1
|[[Tehri Dam|Tehri HPP]]  ([[THDC Ltd|THDC]])
|[[Tehri Dam|Tehri HPP]]  ([[THDC Ltd|THDC]])
| [[Uttarakhand]]  
| [[Uttarakhand]]
|1000
|1000
|-
|-
| 2
| 2
|[[Tehri PSP]]  ([[THDC Ltd|THDC]])
|[[Tehri PSP]]  ([[THDC Ltd|THDC]])
| [[Uttarakhand]]  
| [[Uttarakhand]]
|1000
|1000
|-
|-
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| 75
| 75
|-
|-
| 7  
| 7
|[[Pare HEP]] ([[North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited|NEEPCO]])
|[[Pare HEP]] ([[North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited|NEEPCO]])  
| [[Arunachal]]
| [[Arunachal]]
|110
|110
|-
|-
| 8
| 8
| [[Tuirial HEP]] ([[North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited|NEEPCO]])
| [[Tuirial HEP]] ([[North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited|NEEPCO]])  
| [[Mizoram]]
| [[Mizoram]]
| 60
| 60
|-
|-
| 9
| 9
| [[Kopili Hydro Electric Project|Kopili HEP]] ([[North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited|NEEPCO]])
| [[Kopili Hydro Electric Project|Kopili HEP]] ([[North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited|NEEPCO]])  
| [[Assam]]
| [[Assam]]
| 275
| 275
|-
|-
| 10
| 10
| [[Kameng HEP]] ([[North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited|NEEPCO]])
| [[Kameng HEP]] ([[North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited|NEEPCO]])  
| [[Arunachal]]
| [[Arunachal]]
| 600
| 600
|}
|}


===Renewable Energy===
===Renewable energy===
NTPC has drafted its business plan of capacity addition of about 1,000 MW through renewable resources by 2017. In this endeavor, NTPC has already commissioned 870 MW Solar PV Projects.
NTPC's current renewable power plants in solar and wind include:


====Solar photovoltaic power plants(Own Operational)====
====Solar photovoltaic power plants (own operational)====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| 1
| 1
| Dadri Solar PV
| [[NTPC Dadri Solar Power Plant|Dadri Solar PV]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]  
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| 05 MW
| 05&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 2
| 2
| Portblair Solar PV
| [[NTPC Port Blair Solar Power Plant|Port Blair Solar PV]]
| [[Andaman & Nicobar Island]]
| [[Andaman & Nicobar Island]]
| 05 MW
| 05&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 3
| 3
| [[Ramagundam]] Solar PV
| [[NTPC Ramagundam Floating Solar Power Plant|Ramagundam Solar PV]]
| [[Telangana]]
| [[Telangana]]
| 10 MW
| 110&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 4
| 4
| Talcher Kaniha
| Talcher Kaniha
| [[Odisha]]
| [[Odisha]]
| 10 MW
| 10&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 5  
| 5
| Faridabad Solar PV
| Faridabad Solar PV
| [[Haryana]]
| [[Haryana]]
| 05 MW
| 05&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 6
| 6
| Unchahar Solar PV
| Unchahar Solar PV
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| 10 MW
| 10&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 7
| 7
| Rajgarh Solar PV
| [[NTPC Rajgarh Solar Power Plant|Rajgarh Solar PV]]
| [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| 50 MW
| 50&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 8
| 8
| Singrauli Solar PV
| Singrauli Solar PV
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| [[Uttar Pradesh]]
| 15 MW
| 15&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 9
| 9
| [[NP Kunta Ultra Mega Solar Park|Ananthpuram Solar PV]]  
| [[NP Kunta Ultra Mega Solar Park|Ananthpuram Solar PV]]
| [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| [[Andhra Pradesh]]
| 250 MW
| 250&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 10
| 10
| [[Bhadla Solar Park|Bhadla-Solar PV]]  
| [[NTPC Bhadla Solar Power Plant|Bhadla-Solar PV]]
| [[Rajasthan]]  
| [[Rajasthan]]
| 260 MW
| 260&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 11  
| 11
| [[Mandsaur]]-Solar PV
| [[NTPC Mandsaur Solar Power Plant|Mandsaur Solar PV]]
| [[Madhya Pradesh]]  
| [[Madhya Pradesh]]
| 250 MW
| 250&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
|  
|12
|[[Bishrampur, Chhattisgarh|Bishrampur Solar PV]]
|[[Chhattisgarh]]
|20&nbsp;MW
|-
|13
|[[Bhatgaon, Surajpur|Bhatgaon Solar PV]]
|[[Chhattisgarh]]
|20&nbsp;MW
|-
|14
|[[NTPC Fatehgarh Solar Power Plant|Fatehgarh Solar PV]]
|[[Rajasthan]]
|296&nbsp;MW
|-
|15
|Simhadri Floating Solar
|[[Andhra Pradesh]]
|25&nbsp;MW
|-
|16
|[[NTPC Haripad Floating Solar Power Plant]]
|[[Kerala]]
|92&nbsp;MW
|-
|
| Total
| Total
|
|
| 870 MW  
| 1443&nbsp;MW
|}
|}


====Solar photovoltaic power plants(JV/ Subsidiary)====
====Solar photovoltaic power plants (JV/subsidiary)====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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| 1
| 1
| Solar TGBPP Tripura ([[NEEPCO]])
| Solar TGBPP Tripura ([[NEEPCO]])
| Tripura  
| Tripura
| 05 MW
| 05&nbsp;MW
|}
|}


====Wind Power(Own Operational)====
====Wind Power (own operational)====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| 1
| 1
| Rojmal  
| Rojmal
| [[Gujarat]]  
| [[Gujarat]]
| 50 MW
| 50&nbsp;MW
|}
|}


====Wind Power(JV/ Subsidiary)====
====Wind Power (JV/subsidiary)====
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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|-
|-
| 1
| 1
| Patan Wind Power Project([[THDC Ltd|THDC]])
| Patan Wind Power Project ([[THDC Ltd|THDC]])
| [[Gujarat]]  
| [[Gujarat]]
| 50 MW
| 50&nbsp;MW
|-
|-
| 2
| 2
| Devbhumi Dwarka Wind Power Project([[THDC Ltd|THDC]])
| Devbhumi Dwarka Wind Power Project ([[THDC Ltd|THDC]])
| [[Gujarat]]  
| [[Gujarat]]
| 63 MW
| 63&nbsp;MW
|}
|}


====Small Hydro====
====Small hydro====
* Singrauli CW Discharge (Small Hydro) 8 (4x2) MW is on the discharge canal of [[Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]]. All units of this project are under commercial operation.
* Singrauli CW Discharge (small hydro) 8 (4x2) MW is on the discharge canal of the [[Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station]] in [[Uttar Pradesh]]. All units of this project are under commercial operation.
* NTPC-THDC has installed 24(8x3) MW Small Hydro Project at Dhukwan on Betwa river in [[Jhansi]] district of [[Uttar Pradesh]].
* NTPC-THDC has installed 24(8x3) MW Small Hydro Project at Dhukwan on Betwa river in [[Jhansi]] district of [[Uttar Pradesh]].


==Future goals==
==Future goals==
The company has developed a long-term plan to become a 128000 MW company by the year 2032. NTPC Limited is on an expansion spree to meet the power requirements of the country – it has targeted to add 14,058 MW in 12th Plan (from FY13 to FY 17) of which it had already added 4,170 MW in the year 2012–13, 1835 MW in the year 2013-14 1290 MW in the year 2014-15 and 1150 MW from April 2015 to 30 November 2015.
The company has developed a long-term plan to become a 1,28,000&nbsp;MW company by 2032. NTPC Limited is on an expansion spree to meet the power requirements of the country—the company has targeted to add 14,058&nbsp;MW in 12th Plan (from FY13 to FY 17) of which it had already added 4,170&nbsp;MW in 2012–2013, 1835&nbsp;MW in 2013–2014, 1290&nbsp;MW in 2014–2015, and 1150&nbsp;MW from April–30 November 2015.


As of 30 November 2015, the company has 23004 MW under construction.  
As of 30 November 2015, the company has 23,004&nbsp;MW under construction. NTPC is diversifying its capacity mix with much emphasis on renewable energy. As on 30 November 2015, NTPC has 110&nbsp;MW Solar PV capacity under operation, 250&nbsp;MW under construction, and 1260&nbsp;MW under tendering. The company intends to add 10,000&nbsp;MW of Solar PV capacity in the next five years. On 18 July 2015, NTPC declared commercial its first Hydro Power plant at Koldam in the state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. The company has a long-term plan to reduce its fossil fuel capacity mix to 56% by 2032.
NTPC is diversifying its capacity mix with much emphasis on renewable energy. As on 30 November 2015, NTPC has 110 MW Solar PV capacity under operation, 250 MW under construction, and 1260 MW under tendering. The company intends to add 10000 MW of Solar PV capacity in the next five years. On 18 July 2015, NTPC declared commercial its first Hydro Power plant at Koldam in the State of Himachal Pradesh. The company has a long-term plan to reduce its fossil fuel capacity mix to 56% by 2032.


NTPC also plans to go global. The public sector company has signed a memorandum of agreement with the Government of [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Ceylon Electricity Board]] for setting up a 500 MW (2x250) coal-based thermal power plant in the island nation. An MoU has also been signed with Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc., [[Japan]], for establishing an alliance for exchange of information and experts from different areas of the business. The company is also in the process of finalizing an MoU with [[Nigeria]] for setting up power plants against the allocation of LNG on a long-term basis for NTPC plants in India. NTPC also developing a joint-venture coal-based power plant 1,320 MW (2x660) with [[Bangladesh Power Development Board]] known as [[Rampal Power Station (Proposed)|Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company]] in [[Rampal Power Station (Proposed)|Rampal]], [[Bangladesh]] which is facing tremendous opposition from the people of [[Bangladesh]] owing to the plant's dangerously close proximity to the Sundarbans.
NTPC also plans to go global. The public sector company has signed a [[Memorandum of understanding|memorandum of agreement]] (MoU) with the Government of [[Sri Lanka]] and [[Ceylon Electricity Board]] for setting up a 500&nbsp;MW (2x250) coal-based thermal power plant in the island nation. An MoU has also been signed with Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc., Japan, for establishing an alliance for exchange of information and experts from different areas of the business. The company is also in the process of finalising an MoU with [[Nigeria]] for setting up power plants against the allocation of LNG on a long-term basis for NTPC plants in India. NTPC is also developing a joint-venture coal-based power plant 1,320&nbsp;MW (2x660) with the [[Bangladesh Power Development Board]] known as [[Rampal Power Station (Proposed)|Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company]] in [[Rampal Power Station (Proposed)|Ramp]] [[Bangladesh]], which is facing tremendous opposition from the people of [[Bangladesh]] owing to the plant's dangerously close proximity to the [[Sundarbans]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2016/08/23/power-plant-like-rampal-never-allowed-india/|title=' A power plant like Rampal would never be allowed in India' - Dhaka Tribune|website=dhakatribune.com|date=23 August 2016}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2016/08/23/power-plant-like-rampal-never-allowed-india/|title=' A power plant like Rampal would never be allowed in India' - Dhaka Tribune|website=dhakatribune.com|date=23 August 2016}}</ref>


NTPC has also been allotted coal blocks namely, Pakri Barwadih, Chatti Bariatu and Kerandari in Jharkhand, Talipalli, Chhattisgarh and Dulanga, Odisha. Except for Pakri Barwadih all other blocks were canceled by a decision of the Supreme Court of India on 24 September 2014. However, the company was again allotted canceled block under Section 5 of Coal Mines (Special Provision Act 2015)<ref>[http://www.indiacode.nic.in/acts-in-pdf/2015/201511.pdf 5618GI1.p65<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Besides these blocks, the Ministry of Coal has according to its press release dated 3 July 2013 allotted four more blocks namely, Banai and Bhalmuda in Chhattisgarh, Chandrabila and Kudanli Laburi in Odisha. Two more blocks namely Mandakini- II and Banhardih are expected to be allotted to NTPC soon. All these mines are having estimated geological reserves of 6.7 billion tonnes. NTPC has appointed Mining Cum Development Operator (MDO) for its Pakri Barwadih mine.<ref>[http://www.coalpost.in/thriveni-sainik-appointed-as-mdo-for-ntpcs-pakri-barwadih-coal-block-of-jharkhand/ Thriveni-Sainik appointed as MDO for NTPC's Pakri-Barwadih coal block of Jharkhand * Coal Power Steel<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
NTPC has also been allotted coal blocks, namely Pakri Barwadih, Chatti Bariatu, and Kerandari in [[Jharkhand]] as well as Talipalli, Chhattisgarh, and Dulanga in [[Odisha]]. Except for Pakri Barwadih, all other blocks were canceled by a decision of the [[Supreme Court of India]] on 24 September 2014. However, the company was again allotted canceled block under Section 5 of Coal Mines (Special Provision Act 2015)<ref>[http://www.indiacode.nic.in/acts-in-pdf/2015/201511.pdf 5618GI1.p65<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Besides these blocks, the Ministry of Coal has according to its press release dated 3 July 2013 allotted four more blocks namely, Banai and Bhalmuda in Chhattisgarh, Chandrabila and Kudanli Laburi in Odisha. Two more blocks namely Mandakini-II and Banhardih are expected to be allotted to NTPC soon. All these mines are having estimated geological reserves of 6.7 billion tonnes. NTPC has appointed Mining Cum Development Operator (MDO) for its Pakri Barwadih mine.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.coalpost.in/thriveni-sainik-appointed-as-mdo-for-ntpcs-pakri-barwadih-coal-block-of-jharkhand/ |title=Thriveni-Sainik appointed as MDO for NTPC's Pakri-Barwadih coal block of Jharkhand * Coal Power Steel<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=7 December 2015 |archive-date=30 September 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930172507/http://www.coalpost.in/thriveni-sainik-appointed-as-mdo-for-ntpcs-pakri-barwadih-coal-block-of-jharkhand/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


==Listings and shareholding==
==Listings and shareholding==
The equity shares of NTPC are listed on the [[Bombay Stock Exchange]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bseindia.com/stock-share-price/ntpc-ltd/ntpc/532555/ |title=NTPC LTD. |publisher=BSEindia.com |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref> where it is a constituent of the [[BSE SENSEX]] index,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bseindia.com/indices/IndicesWatch_Weight.aspx?iname=BSE30&index_Code=16 |title=Scripwise Weightages in S&P BSE SENSEX |publisher=BSE India |access-date=11 October 2013}}</ref> and the [[National Stock Exchange of India]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nseindia.com/live_market/dynaContent/live_watch/get_quote/GetQuote.jsp?symbol=NTPC |title=NTPC Limited |publisher=NSE India |access-date=11 October 2013}}</ref> where it is a constituent of the [[S&P CNX Nifty]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nseindia.com/content/indices/ind_niftylist.csv |title=Download List of CNX Nifty stocks (.csv) |publisher=NSE India |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref>
The equity shares of NTPC are listed on the [[Bombay Stock Exchange]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bseindia.com/stock-share-price/ntpc-ltd/ntpc/532555/ |title=NTPC LTD. |publisher=BSEindia.com |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref> where it is a constituent of the [[BSE SENSEX]] index,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bseindia.com/indices/IndicesWatch_Weight.aspx?iname=BSE30&index_Code=16 |title=Scripwise Weightages in S&P BSE SENSEX |publisher=BSE India |access-date=11 October 2013 |archive-date=1 December 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151201094728/http://www.bseindia.com/indices/IndicesWatch_Weight.aspx?iname=BSE30&index_Code=16 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and the [[National Stock Exchange of India]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nseindia.com/live_market/dynaContent/live_watch/get_quote/GetQuote.jsp?symbol=NTPC |title=NTPC Limited |publisher=NSE India |access-date=11 October 2013}}</ref> where it is a constituent of the [[Nifty 50]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nseindia.com/content/indices/ind_niftylist.csv |title=Download List of CNX Nifty stocks (.csv) |publisher=NSE India |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref>


In Sep. 2015, the Government of India held around 74.96% equity shares in NTPC. Over 680,000 individual shareholders hold approx. 1.92% of its shares. Life Insurance Corporation of India is the largest non-promoter shareholder in the company with 10.03% shareholding.<ref>http://www.ntpc.co.in/download/shareholdig-pattern-31032015-ntpc</ref>
In September 2015, the Government of India held around 74.96% equity shares in NTPC. Over 6,80,000 individual shareholders hold approx. 1.92% of its shares. Life Insurance Corporation of India is the largest non-promoter shareholder in the company with 10.03% shareholding.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ntpc.co.in/download/shareholdig-pattern-31032015-ntpc |title=Archived copy |access-date=7 December 2015 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304195543/http://www.ntpc.co.in/download/shareholdig-pattern-31032015-ntpc |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In August 2017, the GOI divested further its 5% stake in NTPC through OFS (Stock Exchange Mechanism) and reduced the holding of GOI in NTPC to 5,76,83,41,760 shares i.e. 64.96% out of total 8,24,54,64,400 shares.
In August 2017, the GoI divested further its 5% stake in NTPC through OFS (Stock Exchange Mechanism) and reduced the holding of GOI in NTPC to 5,76,83,41,760 shares i.e. 64.96% out of total 8,24,54,64,400 shares.


The balance is held by public, FIIs, Mutual Funds, and Banks.
The balance is held by public, FIIs, Mutual Funds, and Banks.
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| Promoters: Government of India
| Promoters: Government of India
| 64.74%
| 51.10%
|-
| DII
| 18.20%
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|-
| Foreign Institutional Investors
| Foreign Institutional Investors
| 16.13%
| 14.54%
|-
|-
| Financial Institutions/Banks
|Body Corporate & Insurance Companies
| 16.95%
|12.88%
|-
|-
| Individuals/HUFs
| Individuals/HUFs
| 01.78%
| 2.20%
|-
|-
| Others
| Others
| 0.4%
| 1.08%
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|-
| Total
| Total
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==Employees==
==Employees==
As of 31 March 2015, the company had 24,067 employees. The attrition rate for the FY 2014–15, including the trainee employees and employees working for subsidiaries and JVs, was 1.35%. Man MW Ratio of the company has fallen from 0.77 in the FY11 to 0.61 in FY 15. NTPC has been awarded continuously as great places to work for in PSUs category.
As of 31 March 2015, the company had 24,067 employees. The attrition rate for the FY 2014–2015, including the trainee employees and employees working for subsidiaries and JVs, was 1.35%. Man MW Ratio of the company has fallen from 0.77 in the FY11 to 0.61 in FY 15. NTPC has been awarded continuously as great places to work for in PSUs category.


* NTPC was ranked 2nd among the 250 largest power producer energy traders in the world by [[Platts]] in 2015. On overall basis NTPC ranked 56th amongst Platts 250 companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top250.platts.com/Top250Rankings/2015/Region/IndependentPowerProducersandEnergyTraders|title=Platts Top 250 Rankings|website=top250.platts.com}}</ref>
NTPC was ranked second among the 250 largest power producer energy traders in the world by [[Platts]] in 2015. On overall basis NTPC ranked 56th amongst Platts 250 companies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top250.platts.com/Top250Rankings/2015/Region/IndependentPowerProducersandEnergyTraders|title=Platts Top 250 Rankings|website=top250.platts.com}}</ref> In 2009, it received ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icsi.edu/WebModules/Programmes/CGAward/2009/cga2007wiiners.htm |title=ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance for 2009 |publisher=ICSI |date=21 December 2009 |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref>
* In 2009, it received ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icsi.edu/WebModules/Programmes/CGAward/2009/cga2007wiiners.htm |title=ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance for 2009 |publisher=ICSI |date=21 December 2009 |access-date=12 October 2013}}</ref>


==Criticism==
==Criticism==
'''Land acquisition in tribal areas''': The company (and other PSUs in India) has been allotted land for setting power plants and related infrastructure in rural/tribal areas across the country by Central Government and various state governments. Some of these lands have been allotted to NTPC (and other PSUs in India) through Land Acquisition Acts passed by Central/State Governments. Wherever a land acquisition law is enacted, it also places a liability on the PSUs/governments to take actions for proper rehabilitation of displaced residents of that rural/tribal area. Governments/PSUs are criticized if they do not fulfill their liability towards displaced residents. In many areas where land acquisition is proposed through land acquisition laws, local residents oppose the forcible acquisition as they are not sure of proper rehabilitation.


'''Future growth''': Draft National Electricity Plan, 2016 prepared by GoI states that India does not need additional coal-fired power plants till 2027 with the commissioning of various coal-based power plants which are presently under construction.<ref>{{cite web| title=Draft National Electricity Plan, 2016, CEA| url=http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/committee/nep/nep_dec.pdf |access-date=11 December 2016 }}</ref> India is no more facing regular power shortages to purchase electricity at high prices offering higher profit margins to the power generating companies. With the help of assured power purchase agreements (PPA) from the state-owned DisComs, earlier NTPC was able to sell its power at higher margins on the deployed capital and higher overhead costs. Moreover, its main expertise of generating power from coal-fired stations is becoming obsolete in terms of technology and economics against non-conventional power generation like wind, solar, etc.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/ntpc-may-drop-further-expansion-plans-of-kudgi-thermal-project-in-karnataka/articleshow/57859308.cms |title= NTPC may drop further expansion plans of Kudgi thermal project in Karnataka|newspaper= The Economic Times|access-date=28 March 2016}}</ref> In future, for the satisfactory growth mainly from wind and solar power projects, NTPC shall be ready to slash all its extra profit margins on capital deployed to bring down the power sale price at par with the IPPs to secure the projects in open competitive bidding.
=== Land acquisition in tribal areas ===
The company (and other PSUs in India) has been allotted land for setting power plants and related infrastructure in rural or tribal areas across the country by Central Government and various state governments. Some of these lands have been allotted to NTPC (and other PSUs in India) through Land Acquisition Acts passed by Central and State Governments. Wherever a land acquisition law is enacted, it also places a liability on the PSUs or governments to take actions for proper rehabilitation of displaced residents of that rural or tribal area. Governments or PSUs are criticised if they do not fulfill their liability towards displaced residents. In many areas where land acquisition is proposed through land acquisition laws, local residents oppose the forcible acquisition, as they are not sure of proper rehabilitation.
 
=== Future growth ===
Draft National Electricity Plan (2016), prepared by GoI, states that India does not need additional coal-fired power plants until 2027 with the commissioning of various coal-based power plants which are presently under construction.<ref>{{cite web| title=Draft National Electricity Plan, 2016, CEA| url=http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/committee/nep/nep_dec.pdf| access-date=11 December 2016| archive-date=20 December 2016| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220133152/http://www.cea.nic.in/reports/committee/nep/nep_dec.pdf| url-status=dead}}</ref> India is not facing regular power shortages to purchase electricity at high prices, offering higher profit margins to the competing power generating companies. With the help of assured power purchase agreements (PPA) from the state-owned DisComs, NTPC was able to sell its power at higher margins on the deployed capital and higher overhead costs. Moreover, its main expertise of generating power from coal-fired stations is becoming obsolete in terms of technology and economics against non-conventional power generation like wind, solar, etc.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/ntpc-may-drop-further-expansion-plans-of-kudgi-thermal-project-in-karnataka/articleshow/57859308.cms |title= NTPC may drop further expansion plans of Kudgi thermal project in Karnataka|newspaper= The Economic Times|access-date=28 March 2016}}</ref> In the future, for the satisfactory growth mainly from wind and solar power projects, NTPC is ready to slash all its extra profit margins on capital deployed to bring down the power sale price at par with the IPPs to secure the projects in open competitive bidding.


Government has decided to scrap the coal fired power stations which are more than 25 years old to reduce the pollution.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/ntpc-to-phase-out-11000-mw-old-power-plants-in-five-years-piyush-goyal/55983681| title=NTPC to phase out 11000 MW old power plants in five years - Piyush Goyal|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref> Instead of scrapping old pulverised coal fired units, NTPC should replace coal with [[Torrefaction|torrefied]] crops waste/biomass as fuel in these units (nearly 11,000 MW) to make them profitable and productive assets without contributing to pollution.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biomasscofiring.ca/images/stories/PDFs/WoodPelletCo-firingOverviewFutureMetrics.pdf|title=Overview of Wood Pellet Co-firing|access-date=26 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227062520/http://www.biomasscofiring.ca/images/stories/PDFs/WoodPelletCo-firingOverviewFutureMetrics.pdf|archive-date=27 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Government has decided to scrap the coal-fired power stations which are more than 25 years old to reduce the pollution.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://energy.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/power/ntpc-to-phase-out-11000-mw-old-power-plants-in-five-years-piyush-goyal/55983681| title=NTPC to phase out 11000 MW old power plants in five years - Piyush Goyal|access-date=26 February 2017}}</ref> Instead of scrapping old pulverised coal-fired units, NTPC should replace coal with [[Torrefaction|torrefied]] crops waste/biomass as fuel in these units (nearly 11,000&nbsp;MW) to make them profitable and productive assets without contributing to pollution.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.biomasscofiring.ca/images/stories/PDFs/WoodPelletCo-firingOverviewFutureMetrics.pdf|title=Overview of Wood Pellet Co-firing|access-date=26 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227062520/http://www.biomasscofiring.ca/images/stories/PDFs/WoodPelletCo-firingOverviewFutureMetrics.pdf|archive-date=27 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


To utilize its proven O&M expertise, NTPC may venture on a major scale to implement the [[concentrated solar power|solar thermal storage power]] as they can offer clean and cheaper electricity than fossil fuel-fired power generation plants<ref>{{cite web |url=http://helioscsp.com/dispatchable-solar-concentrated-solar-power-broke-price-records-in-2017/ |title=Dispatchable Concentrated Solar Power Broke Price Records in 2017 |access-date= 22 September 2017}}</ref>
To utilise its proven O&M expertise, NTPC may venture on a major scale to implement the [[concentrated solar power|solar thermal storage power]] as they can offer clean and cheaper electricity than fossil fuel-fired power generation plants.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://helioscsp.com/dispatchable-solar-concentrated-solar-power-broke-price-records-in-2017/ |title=Dispatchable Concentrated Solar Power Broke Price Records in 2017 |work=HELIOSCSP |access-date= 22 September 2017}}</ref>


Rather than install emissions-cutting technologies, NTPC has chosen to lobby the government to extend pollution reduction deadlines.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-ntpc-emissions-exclusive/exclusive-indias-ntpc-snubs-foreign-emissions-tech-shuts-out-ge-others-from-2-billion-orders-idUSKBN1YN0G1?il=0|title=Exclusive: India's NTPC snubs foreign emissions tech, shuts out GE, others from $2 billion orders|newspaper=Reuters|date=19 December 2019|last1=Varadhan|first1=Sudarshan}}</ref>
Rather than install emissions-cutting technologies, NTPC has chosen to lobby the government to extend pollution reduction deadlines.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-india-ntpc-emissions-exclusive/exclusive-indias-ntpc-snubs-foreign-emissions-tech-shuts-out-ge-others-from-2-billion-orders-idUSKBN1YN0G1?il=0|title=Exclusive: India's NTPC snubs foreign emissions tech, shuts out GE, others from $2 billion orders|newspaper=Reuters|date=19 December 2019|last1=Varadhan|first1=Sudarshan}}</ref>


'''Controversies with projects''':
=== Controversies with projects ===
*[[Loharinag Pala Hydro Power Project]] by NTPC Ltd: Loharinag Pala Hydro Power Project (600 MW i.e. 150 MW × 4 units) is located on the river [[Bhagirathi]] (a tributary of the Ganges) in [[Uttarkashi district|Uttarkashi]] district of [[Uttarakhand]] state. This is the first project downstream from the origin of the [[Ganges]] at [[Gangotri]]. The project was at the advanced stage of construction when it was discontinued by the Government of India in August 2010.
[[Loharinag Pala Hydro Power Project]] by NTPC Ltd: Loharinag Pala Hydro Power Project (600&nbsp;MW i.e. 150&nbsp;MW × 4 units) is located on the river [[Bhagirathi]] (a tributary of the Ganges) in [[Uttarkashi district|Uttarkashi]] district of [[Uttarakhand]] state. This is the first project downstream from the origin of the [[Ganges]] at [[Gangotri]]. The project was at the advanced stage of construction when it was discontinued by the Government of India in August 2010.
* Rupasiyabagar Khasiabara HPP, 261 MW in Pithoragarh, [[Uttarakhand]] State, near [[China]] Border. This project is yet to be given investment approval..
 
*[[Badarpur Thermal Power Station]] has been permanently closed due to pollution issue in [[Delhi]] [[National Capital Region (India)|NCR]] . The total installed capacity of all of its units was 705 [[Megawatt|MW]] which has been retired and fully closed since 15 October 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/badarpur-power-plant-shut-action-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution-in-delhi-ncr-comes-into-force/story-Exu4ZryrjCEYZN2Wzpgs9H.html|title = Badarpur power plant shut, action plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR comes into force|date = 16 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/badarpur-thermal-plant-delhi-s-biggest-power-generator-to-shut-down-from-october-15/story-6r1DhoDjb7G0yr48iv8IqI.html|title=Badarpur thermal plant,Delhi's biggest power generator, to shut down from October 15|date=5 October 2018}}</ref>
Rupasiyabagar Khasiabara HPP, 261&nbsp;MW in Pithoragarh, [[Uttarakhand]] State, near China Border, is yet to be given investment approval..
 
[[Badarpur Thermal Power Station]] has been permanently closed due to pollution issues in [[Delhi]] [[National Capital Region (India)|NCR]]. The total installed capacity of all of its units was 705 [[Megawatt|MW]], which has been retired and fully closed since 15 October 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/badarpur-power-plant-shut-action-plan-to-tackle-air-pollution-in-delhi-ncr-comes-into-force/story-Exu4ZryrjCEYZN2Wzpgs9H.html|title = Badarpur power plant shut, action plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR comes into force| work=Hindustan Times |date = 16 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/badarpur-thermal-plant-delhi-s-biggest-power-generator-to-shut-down-from-october-15/story-6r1DhoDjb7G0yr48iv8IqI.html|title=Badarpur thermal plant, Delhi's biggest power generator, to shut down from October 15|date=5 October 2018|access-date=3 July 2020|archive-date=21 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190421060942/https://www.hindustantimes.com/delhi-news/badarpur-thermal-plant-delhi-s-biggest-power-generator-to-shut-down-from-october-15/story-6r1DhoDjb7G0yr48iv8IqI.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
 
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* [[Electricity in India]]
* [[Electricity in India]]
* [[Energy in India]]
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==References==
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==External links==
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NTPC Limited
Formerly
National Thermal Power Corporation
Traded as
ISINTemplate:ISIN
IndustryElectricity
Founded7 November 1975; 50 years ago (1975-11-07)
Headquarters
New Delhi
,
India[1]
Area served
India
Key people
Gurdeep Singh (Chairman & MD)[2]
ServicesElectricity generation and distribution,
mining
natural gas exploration, production, transportation and distribution
RevenueIncrease₹1.88 lakh crore (US$26 billion) (2025)[3]
Increase ₹59,066 crore (US$8.3 billion) (2025)[3]
Increase ₹23,953 crore (US$3.4 billion) (2025)[3]
Total assetsIncrease ₹5.24 lakh crore (US$73 billion) (2025)[3]
Total equityIncrease ₹1.911 lakh crore (US$27 billion) (2025)[3]
OwnerMinistry of Power, Government of India[4]
Number of employees
18,786 (2024[3])
Subsidiaries
Websitentpc.co.in

NTPC Limited, formerly known as National Thermal Power Corporation, is an Indian central Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) owned by the Ministry of Power and the Government of India, which is engaged in the generation of electricity and other activities. The headquarters of the PSU are situated at New Delhi. NTPC's core function is the generation and distribution of electricity to State Electricity Boards in India. The body also undertakes consultancy and turnkey project contracts that involve engineering, project management, construction management, and operation and management of power plants.

It is the largest power company in India, with an installed capacity of 80,154.50 MW.[5] Although the company has approximately 16% of the total national capacity, it contributes to over 25% of total power generation due to its focus on operating its power plants at higher efficiency levels (approximately 80.2% against the national PLF rate of 64.5%). NTPC currently produces 25 billion units of electricity per month.[citation needed]

NTPC Mining Ltd (NML) has mined about 100 MMT coal in 2023-2024 FY, NML has Pakri Barwadih, Chatti Bariatu and Kerandari Coal Mines in Jharkhand, Dulanga Coal Mine in Odisha and Talaipalli Coal Mine in Chhattisgarh.[6] NTPC currently operates 55 power stations: 24 coal, seven combined cycle gas and liquid fuel, two hydro powered, one wind turbine, and 11 solar projects. Additionally, it has 9 coal and 1 gas station, owned by joint ventures or subsidiaries.

It was founded by Government of India in 1975, which now holds 51.10% of its equity shares[7] after divestment of its stake in 2004, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2016, and 2017. In May 2010, NTPC was conferred Maharatna status by the Union Government of India, one of only four companies to be awarded this status.[8] It is ranked 433rd in the Forbes Global 2000 for 2023.[9]

History[edit | edit source]

1975–1994[edit | edit source]

The company was founded on 7 November 1975 by India's former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi as National Thermal Power Corporation Private Limited. It started working on its first thermal power project in 1976 at Shaktinagar—named National Thermal Power Corporation Private Limited Singrauli—in Uttar Pradesh.[10] In the same year, its name was changed to "National Thermal Power Corporation Limited". In 1983, NTPC began commercial operations and earned profits of INR 4.5 crores in FY 1982–83. By the end of 1985, it had achieved power generation capacity of 2000 MW.
In 1986, it completed synchronisation of its first 500 MW unit at Singrauli. In 1988, it commissioned two 500 MW units, one each in Rihand and Ramagundam. In 1989, it started a consultancy division. In 1992, it acquired Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station from Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam of Uttar Pradesh.[11] By the end of 1994, its installed capacity crossed 15,000 MW.

1995–2004[edit | edit source]

In 1995, it took over the Talcher Thermal Power Station from Orissa State Electricity Board.[10] In the year 1997, the Government of India conferred it with "Navratna" status. In that same year, it achieved a milestone of generating 100 billion units of electricity in a single year.[10] In 1998, it commissioned its first Naptha-based plant at Kayamkulam with a capacity of 350 MW. In 1999, its plant in Dadri, which had the highest plant load factor (PLF) in India of 96%, was certified with ISO-14001. During 2000, it started construction of its first hydro-electric power project, with 800 MW capacity, in Himachal Pradesh.[10]
In 2002, it incorporated 3 subsidiary companies: NTPC Electric Supply Company Limited for forward integration by entering into the business of distribution and trading of power; NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited for meeting the expected rise in energy trading; and NTPC Hydro Limited to carry out the business of implementing and operating small and medium hydropower projects.[12] Later in 2002, its installed capacity crossed 20,000 MW.[10]

NTPC got listed on BSE and NSE on 5 November 2004. Against the issue price of ₹62 per share, it closed the first day of listing with ₹75.55 per share.[13] On the day of listing, it became the third largest company in India in terms of market capitalisation.[14]

2005–present[edit | edit source]

In October 2005, the company's name was changed from National Thermal Power Corporation Limited to NTPC Limited. The primary reason for this change was the company's foray into hydro and nuclear based power generation along with backward integration of coal mining. In 2006, it entered into an agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka to set up two units of 250 MW each in Trincomalee in Sri Lanka.[10] During 2008 and 2011, NTPC entered into joint ventures with BHEL, Bharat Forge, NHPC, Coal India, SAIL, NMDC, and NPCIL to expand its business of power generation.[10][11] By the end of 2010, its installed capacity crossed 31,000 MW.[10]

The company in 2009 joined forces with other state enterprises Rashtriya Ispat Nigam, Steel Authority of India, Coal India, and National Minerals Development Corporation to invest in coal mining operations through a joint venture vehicle named International Coal Ventures Private Limited (ICVL). In July 2014, ICVL acquired a 65 percent stake in the Benga coal mine in Mozambique from the Rio Tinto Group.[15] In December 2022, the market capitalisation of NTPC limited was ₹1,66,249.34 crore.[16]

Operations[edit | edit source]

NTPC operates from 70 locations in India, one location in Sri Lanka and two locations in Bangladesh. In India, it has eight regional headquarters (HQ):

Sr. No. Headquarters City
1 NCRHQ Delhi
2 ER-I HQ Patna
3 ER-II HQ Bhubaneshwar
4 NRHQ Lucknow
5 SRHQ Secunderabad
6 WR-I HQ Mumbai
7 WR-II HQ Raipur
8 Hydro HQ Delhi

Scheduling and generation dispatch[edit | edit source]

The scheduling and dispatch of all the generating stations owned by National Thermal Power Corporation are done by respective regional load dispatch centers, which are the apex body to ensure integrated operation of the power system grid in the respective region. All these load dispatch centers come under Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO).

Subsidiaries[edit | edit source]

  1. Convergence Energy Services Limited
  2. Energy Efficiency Services Limited
  3. Green Valley Renewable Energy Limited (GVREL)
  4. NTPC Mining Limited
  5. NTPC Green Energy
  6. NTPC Renewables Limited
  7. National High Power Test Laboratory Private Limited (NHPTL)
  8. NEEPCO
  9. THDC India Limited
  10. Tusco Ltd.

Joint ventures[edit | edit source]

  1. Aravali Power Company Pvt. Ltd.

Capacity of plants[edit | edit source]

The total installed capacity of the company is 72,304 MW (including 13,465 MW through JVs/subsidiaries) across the country, (26 Coal based stations, seven gas based stations, one hydro station, one small hydro, 11 solar PV, and one wind based station) and 25 joint venture stations (nine coal based, four gas based, eight hydro-powered, one small hydro, two wind-powered, and one solar PV).

Thermal power[edit | edit source]

Coal-based power plants (own operational)[edit | edit source]

Sr. No. Project State Capacity in MW Units in MW Status
1 Singrauli Super Thermal Power Station Uttar Pradesh 2,000 5x200, 2x500 All units functional,2×800 MW unit under construction.
2 NTPC Korba Chhattisgarh 2,600 3x200, 4x500 All units functional
3 NTPC Ramagundam Telangana 2,600 3x200, 4x500 All units functional.
4. Farakka Super Thermal Power Station West Bengal 2,100 3x200, 3x500 All units functional
5 Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station Madhya Pradesh 4,783 6x210, 7x500, 2x4, 1x15 All units functional. Largest Thermal Power Station in India. A small hydro of 8 MW and a PV Solar power station of 15 MW is also present.
6 Rihand Thermal Power Station Uttar Pradesh 3,000 6x500 All units functional
7 Kahalgaon Super Thermal Power Station Bihar 2,340 4x210, 3x500 All units functional
8 NTPC Dadri Uttar Pradesh 1,820 4x210, 2x490 All units functional
9 Talcher Super Thermal Power Station Odisha 3,010 6x500, 1x10 All units functional
10 Feroze Gandhi Unchahar Thermal Power Station Uttar Pradesh 1,550 5x210, 1×500 All units functional
11 Talcher Thermal Power Station Odisha 460 2x110, 4x60 All units retired and shut down, will be replaced by 2×660 MW Unit[17]
12 Simhadri Super Thermal Power Station Andhra Pradesh 2,000 4x500 All units functional
13 NTPC Tanda[18] Uttar Pradesh 1,760 4x110, 2×660 All units functional
14 Sipat Thermal Power Station Chhattisgarh 2,980 2x500, 3x660 All units functional
15 Mauda Super Thermal Power Station Maharashtra 2,320 2x500, 2x660 All units functional
16 Barh Super Thermal Power Station Bihar 3,300 3×660, 2x660 All units functional
17 Kudgi Super Thermal Power Station Karnataka 2,400 3x800 All units functional
18 NTPC Bongaigaon Assam 750 3x250 All units functional
19 LARA Super Thermal Power Station Chhattisgarh 1600 2x800, 2x800 2×800 MW unit functional, 2×800 MW unit under construction.
20 Solapur Super Thermal Power Station Maharashtra 1,320 2x660 All units functional.
21 Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Station Madhya Pradesh 1,600 2×800, 2×800 2×800 MW unit functional, 2×800 MW unit under construction
22 North Karanpura Thermal Power Station Jharkhand 1,980 3×660 2 units functional, 1 under construction
23 Darlipali Super Thermal Power Station Odisha 1,600 2×800 2×800 MW unit functional, 1×800 MW unit under construction.
24 Khargone Super Thermal Power Station Madhya Pradesh 1,320 2×660 All unit functional.
25 Telangana Super Thermal Power Project Telangana 1,600 2×800 all units functional
26 Barauni Thermal Power Station Bihar 720 2×110, 2×250 Stage 1 2×110 MW retired 2*250 functional [19][20]

Coal-based (JV/subsidiary)[edit | edit source]

Sr. No. Name of the JV Location State Capacity in MW
1 NSPCL. Joint venture with SAIL. Durgapur West Bengal 160
2 NSPCL. Joint venture with SAIL. Rourkela Odisha 370
3 NSPCL. Joint venture with SAIL. Bhilai Chhattisgarh 574
4 NPGC. Wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC. Aurangabad Bihar 1980
5 Muzaffarpur Thermal Power Station (MTPS). Wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC. Kanti Bihar 610
6 BRBCL. Joint venture with Indian Railways. Nabinagar Bihar 1000
7 Aravali Power CPL JV with HPGCL & IPGCL Jhajjar Haryana 1500
8 NTECL JV with NTPC & TNEB Chennai Tamil Nadu 1500
9 Meja Thermal Power Station JV with NTPC & UPRVUNL Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh 1320

3*800 mw planned at meja, 2*800mw planned at obra, 2*800mw planned at anpara under MVUNL

10 PUVNL (Patratu) joint venture with Jharkhand State Electricity Board. Patratu Jharkhand 4000
11 Khurja-THDC Bulandshahr Uttar Pradesh 1320

Gas-based power plants (own operational)[edit | edit source]

Sr.No. Power project State Capacity MW Unit Size MW Status
1 Anta Rajasthan 419.33 3×88, 1×149 All unit running
2 Auraiya Uttar Pradesh 663.36 4×110, 2×106 All unit running
3 Kawas Gujarat 656.20 2×110.5, 4×106 All unit running
4 Dadri Uttar Pradesh 829.78 4×130.19,2×154.51 All unit running
5 Jhanor-Gandhar Gujarat 657.39 3×131, 1×155 All unit running
6 Kayamkulam, Haripad Kerala 359.58 2x115.2 + 1x129.177 All unit running
7 Faridabad Haryana 431.59 2×143, 1×144 All unit running

Gas-based (JV/subsidiary)[edit | edit source]

Sr.No. Power project State Capacity MW
1 Ratnagiri Gas and Power Private Limited (RGPPL) Maharashtra 1967
2 Assam Gas based power plant Assam 291
3 Agartala GT CCPP Tripura 135
4 Tripura Gas based CCPP Tripura 101

Hydro power[edit | edit source]

The company has also stepped up its hydroelectric power (hydel) project implementation. Some of these projects are:

Hydro-electric power plants (own operational)[edit | edit source]

Sr.No. Power project State Capacity MW Unit in MW Status
1 Koldam Dam Himachal Pradesh 800 4×200 MW All four units commissioned
2 Tapovan Vishnugad Uttarakhand 520 4×130 MW Under construction
3 Lata Tapovan Uttarakhand 171 3 × 57 MW Under construction
4 Rammam Hydro West Bengal 120 3 × 40 MW Under construction

Hydro-electric power plants (JV/Subsidiary)[edit | edit source]

Sr.No. Project State/UT Capacity MW
1 Tehri HPP (THDC) Uttarakhand 1000
2 Tehri PSP (THDC) Uttarakhand 1000
3 Koteshwar HPP (THDC) Uttarakhand 400
4 Vishnugad Pipalkoti HEP(THDC) Uttarakhand 444
5 Ranganadi HEP (NEEPCO) Arunachal 405
6 Doyang HEP (NEEPCO) Nagaland 75
7 Pare HEP (NEEPCO) Arunachal 110
8 Tuirial HEP (NEEPCO) Mizoram 60
9 Kopili HEP (NEEPCO) Assam 275
10 Kameng HEP (NEEPCO) Arunachal 600

Renewable energy[edit | edit source]

NTPC's current renewable power plants in solar and wind include:

Solar photovoltaic power plants (own operational)[edit | edit source]

Sr.No. Project State/UT Capacity
1 Dadri Solar PV Uttar Pradesh 05 MW
2 Port Blair Solar PV Andaman & Nicobar Island 05 MW
3 Ramagundam Solar PV Telangana 110 MW
4 Talcher Kaniha Odisha 10 MW
5 Faridabad Solar PV Haryana 05 MW
6 Unchahar Solar PV Uttar Pradesh 10 MW
7 Rajgarh Solar PV Madhya Pradesh 50 MW
8 Singrauli Solar PV Uttar Pradesh 15 MW
9 Ananthpuram Solar PV Andhra Pradesh 250 MW
10 Bhadla-Solar PV Rajasthan 260 MW
11 Mandsaur Solar PV Madhya Pradesh 250 MW
12 Bishrampur Solar PV Chhattisgarh 20 MW
13 Bhatgaon Solar PV Chhattisgarh 20 MW
14 Fatehgarh Solar PV Rajasthan 296 MW
15 Simhadri Floating Solar Andhra Pradesh 25 MW
16 NTPC Haripad Floating Solar Power Plant Kerala 92 MW
Total 1443 MW

Solar photovoltaic power plants (JV/subsidiary)[edit | edit source]

Sr.No. Project State/UT Capacity
1 Solar TGBPP Tripura (NEEPCO) Tripura 05 MW

Wind Power (own operational)[edit | edit source]

Sr.No. Project State/UT Capacity
1 Rojmal Gujarat 50 MW

Wind Power (JV/subsidiary)[edit | edit source]

Sr.No. Project State/UT Capacity
1 Patan Wind Power Project (THDC) Gujarat 50 MW
2 Devbhumi Dwarka Wind Power Project (THDC) Gujarat 63 MW

Small hydro[edit | edit source]

Future goals[edit | edit source]

The company has developed a long-term plan to become a 1,28,000 MW company by 2032. NTPC Limited is on an expansion spree to meet the power requirements of the country—the company has targeted to add 14,058 MW in 12th Plan (from FY13 to FY 17) of which it had already added 4,170 MW in 2012–2013, 1835 MW in 2013–2014, 1290 MW in 2014–2015, and 1150 MW from April–30 November 2015.

As of 30 November 2015, the company has 23,004 MW under construction. NTPC is diversifying its capacity mix with much emphasis on renewable energy. As on 30 November 2015, NTPC has 110 MW Solar PV capacity under operation, 250 MW under construction, and 1260 MW under tendering. The company intends to add 10,000 MW of Solar PV capacity in the next five years. On 18 July 2015, NTPC declared commercial its first Hydro Power plant at Koldam in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The company has a long-term plan to reduce its fossil fuel capacity mix to 56% by 2032.

NTPC also plans to go global. The public sector company has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoU) with the Government of Sri Lanka and Ceylon Electricity Board for setting up a 500 MW (2x250) coal-based thermal power plant in the island nation. An MoU has also been signed with Kyushu Electric Power Co. Inc., Japan, for establishing an alliance for exchange of information and experts from different areas of the business. The company is also in the process of finalising an MoU with Nigeria for setting up power plants against the allocation of LNG on a long-term basis for NTPC plants in India. NTPC is also developing a joint-venture coal-based power plant 1,320 MW (2x660) with the Bangladesh Power Development Board known as Bangladesh India Friendship Power Company in Ramp Bangladesh, which is facing tremendous opposition from the people of Bangladesh owing to the plant's dangerously close proximity to the Sundarbans.[21]

NTPC has also been allotted coal blocks, namely Pakri Barwadih, Chatti Bariatu, and Kerandari in Jharkhand as well as Talipalli, Chhattisgarh, and Dulanga in Odisha. Except for Pakri Barwadih, all other blocks were canceled by a decision of the Supreme Court of India on 24 September 2014. However, the company was again allotted canceled block under Section 5 of Coal Mines (Special Provision Act 2015)[22] Besides these blocks, the Ministry of Coal has according to its press release dated 3 July 2013 allotted four more blocks namely, Banai and Bhalmuda in Chhattisgarh, Chandrabila and Kudanli Laburi in Odisha. Two more blocks namely Mandakini-II and Banhardih are expected to be allotted to NTPC soon. All these mines are having estimated geological reserves of 6.7 billion tonnes. NTPC has appointed Mining Cum Development Operator (MDO) for its Pakri Barwadih mine.[23]

Listings and shareholding[edit | edit source]

The equity shares of NTPC are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange,[24] where it is a constituent of the BSE SENSEX index,[25] and the National Stock Exchange of India,[26] where it is a constituent of the Nifty 50.[27]

In September 2015, the Government of India held around 74.96% equity shares in NTPC. Over 6,80,000 individual shareholders hold approx. 1.92% of its shares. Life Insurance Corporation of India is the largest non-promoter shareholder in the company with 10.03% shareholding.[28]

In August 2017, the GoI divested further its 5% stake in NTPC through OFS (Stock Exchange Mechanism) and reduced the holding of GOI in NTPC to 5,76,83,41,760 shares i.e. 64.96% out of total 8,24,54,64,400 shares.

The balance is held by public, FIIs, Mutual Funds, and Banks.

Shareholders Shareholding[7][29]
Promoters: Government of India 51.10%
DII 18.20%
Foreign Institutional Investors 14.54%
Body Corporate & Insurance Companies 12.88%
Individuals/HUFs 2.20%
Others 1.08%
Total 100.0%

Employees[edit | edit source]

As of 31 March 2015, the company had 24,067 employees. The attrition rate for the FY 2014–2015, including the trainee employees and employees working for subsidiaries and JVs, was 1.35%. Man MW Ratio of the company has fallen from 0.77 in the FY11 to 0.61 in FY 15. NTPC has been awarded continuously as great places to work for in PSUs category.

NTPC was ranked second among the 250 largest power producer energy traders in the world by Platts in 2015. On overall basis NTPC ranked 56th amongst Platts 250 companies.[30] In 2009, it received ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance.[31]

Criticism[edit | edit source]

Land acquisition in tribal areas[edit | edit source]

The company (and other PSUs in India) has been allotted land for setting power plants and related infrastructure in rural or tribal areas across the country by Central Government and various state governments. Some of these lands have been allotted to NTPC (and other PSUs in India) through Land Acquisition Acts passed by Central and State Governments. Wherever a land acquisition law is enacted, it also places a liability on the PSUs or governments to take actions for proper rehabilitation of displaced residents of that rural or tribal area. Governments or PSUs are criticised if they do not fulfill their liability towards displaced residents. In many areas where land acquisition is proposed through land acquisition laws, local residents oppose the forcible acquisition, as they are not sure of proper rehabilitation.

Future growth[edit | edit source]

Draft National Electricity Plan (2016), prepared by GoI, states that India does not need additional coal-fired power plants until 2027 with the commissioning of various coal-based power plants which are presently under construction.[32] India is not facing regular power shortages to purchase electricity at high prices, offering higher profit margins to the competing power generating companies. With the help of assured power purchase agreements (PPA) from the state-owned DisComs, NTPC was able to sell its power at higher margins on the deployed capital and higher overhead costs. Moreover, its main expertise of generating power from coal-fired stations is becoming obsolete in terms of technology and economics against non-conventional power generation like wind, solar, etc.[33] In the future, for the satisfactory growth mainly from wind and solar power projects, NTPC is ready to slash all its extra profit margins on capital deployed to bring down the power sale price at par with the IPPs to secure the projects in open competitive bidding.

Government has decided to scrap the coal-fired power stations which are more than 25 years old to reduce the pollution.[34] Instead of scrapping old pulverised coal-fired units, NTPC should replace coal with torrefied crops waste/biomass as fuel in these units (nearly 11,000 MW) to make them profitable and productive assets without contributing to pollution.[35]

To utilise its proven O&M expertise, NTPC may venture on a major scale to implement the solar thermal storage power as they can offer clean and cheaper electricity than fossil fuel-fired power generation plants.[36]

Rather than install emissions-cutting technologies, NTPC has chosen to lobby the government to extend pollution reduction deadlines.[37]

Controversies with projects[edit | edit source]

Loharinag Pala Hydro Power Project by NTPC Ltd: Loharinag Pala Hydro Power Project (600 MW i.e. 150 MW × 4 units) is located on the river Bhagirathi (a tributary of the Ganges) in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand state. This is the first project downstream from the origin of the Ganges at Gangotri. The project was at the advanced stage of construction when it was discontinued by the Government of India in August 2010.

Rupasiyabagar Khasiabara HPP, 261 MW in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand State, near China Border, is yet to be given investment approval..

Badarpur Thermal Power Station has been permanently closed due to pollution issues in Delhi NCR. The total installed capacity of all of its units was 705 MW, which has been retired and fully closed since 15 October 2018.[38][39]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

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