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NTPC Adds 660 MW Unit, Capacity Rises to 81.4 GW
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

NTPC Adds 660 MW Unit, Capacity Rises to 81.4 GW

NTPC Ltd has completed the trial operation of Unit-3 at its North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project, adding 660 MW to its generation portfolio. The state-run firm notified the stock exchanges on Thursday that the unit has now been integrated into its installed capacity.

With this addition, NTPC’s standalone installed capacity rises to 60,266 MW, while its group total now stands at 81,368 MW, reinforcing the company’s leadership in thermal power generation.

This development is in line with NTPC’s strategy to expand its energy generation capabilities to meet the nation’s rising electricity demand. The successful trial run of Unit-3 reflects a continued push towards enhancing power infrastructure and ensuring grid reliability and energy security.

From a market perspective, NTPC shares were down 0.13 per cent, last trading at Rs 337.60. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 10-day, and 100-day simple moving averages, while remaining below its 20-day, 30-day, 50-day, 150-day, and 200-day averages.

Its 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 47.73, suggesting neutral momentum. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.85, a price-to-book value of 2.10, and earnings per share at Rs 20.04, the stock reflects moderate valuation. Its return on equity stands at 12.45 per cent, and beta at 1.1, indicating relatively high volatility.

As of March 2025, the Government of India retains a 51.10 per cent stake in NTPC. This latest capacity addition strengthens NTPC’s role in powering India's growth and energy needs.


NTPC Ltd has completed the trial operation of Unit-3 at its North Karanpura Super Thermal Power Project, adding 660 MW to its generation portfolio. The state-run firm notified the stock exchanges on Thursday that the unit has now been integrated into its installed capacity.With this addition, NTPC’s standalone installed capacity rises to 60,266 MW, while its group total now stands at 81,368 MW, reinforcing the company’s leadership in thermal power generation.This development is in line with NTPC’s strategy to expand its energy generation capabilities to meet the nation’s rising electricity demand. The successful trial run of Unit-3 reflects a continued push towards enhancing power infrastructure and ensuring grid reliability and energy security.From a market perspective, NTPC shares were down 0.13 per cent, last trading at Rs 337.60. The stock is currently trading above its 5-day, 10-day, and 100-day simple moving averages, while remaining below its 20-day, 30-day, 50-day, 150-day, and 200-day averages.Its 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is at 47.73, suggesting neutral momentum. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.85, a price-to-book value of 2.10, and earnings per share at Rs 20.04, the stock reflects moderate valuation. Its return on equity stands at 12.45 per cent, and beta at 1.1, indicating relatively high volatility.As of March 2025, the Government of India retains a 51.10 per cent stake in NTPC. This latest capacity addition strengthens NTPC’s role in powering India's growth and energy needs.

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