NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated energy company, a milestone reflecting five decades of transformative contributions to the nation’s energy landscape. Since its inception in 1975, NTPC has been a cornerstone of India’s economic progress, evolving from a single thermal power plant into a global powerhouse with over 80 GW of installed capacity. This capacity accounts for 25% of India’s electricity, underscoring the company’s critical role in the nation’s infrastructure.
The company’s diversified energy portfolio—encompassing coal, gas, hydro, solar, wind, and floating solar—has been strategically developed to deliver economical, efficient, and sustainable power. Coal, a mainstay of India’s energy mix, continues to be harnessed responsibly by NTPC to meet rising demand, while its renewable energy (RE) initiatives signal a bold pivot toward a greener future.Leading the energy transition journey of India, NTPC currently has more than 7 GW of operational RE capacity, with over 13 GW in pipeline and an ambitious target to add renewable capacity of 7 GW in FY26, and 8 GW annually from FY27 onwards till FY32.
A significant step toward this goal was achieved in November 2024 with the listing of NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) on stock exchanges. This move is expected to accelerate the adoption of large-scale solar, wind, hybrid, green hydrogen, and energy storage solutions, positioning NGEL as a key player in India’s renewable energy market. Additionally, NTPC’s foray into nuclear energy through Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd. (ASHVINI), a joint venture with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, and its subsidiary NTPC Parmanu Urja Nigam Limited, highlights its forward-looking diversification strategy.
Innovation remains at the core of NTPC’s operations. In a global first, the company successfully synthesized CO2 from flue gas into methanol using hydrogen produced by a PEM electrolyser at its Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power station. Further advancements in hydrogen mobility, green methanol production, and research into Small Modular Reactors, CO2 storage, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel underscore NTPC’s leadership in decarbonization.
The company’s commitment to India’s Net Zero goals is evidenced by its partnership with NITI Aayog and the certification of its Kudgi and RGPPL townships as India’s first Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Water townships, respectively. NTPC’s R&D arm, NETRA, has also earned IGBC certification for its Net Zero building.
Sustainability is woven into NTPC’s operational ethos. A 10% reduction in carbon intensity by 2032 has been pledged, with 18 million tonnes of GHG emissions avoided in FY 2023-24 through non-fossil fuel generation. The company’s circular economy initiatives have seen ash utilization rise from 41% in FY16 to 98.77% in FY25, driven by Waste-to-Wealth projects that repurpose industrial by-products.
Beyond energy production, NTPC’s ventures into consultancy, power trading, coal mining, e-mobility, and professional training reflect its holistic approach to strengthening its core business. Its procurement practices, recognized with the ‘Best-Case Study’ Award at the Global Procurement Summit 2024, set a benchmark for operational excellence.
Globally, NTPC’s stature is affirmed by its 372nd ranking in the Forbes 2024 Global 2000 list and inclusion in TIME’s World’s Best Companies 2024. Its people-centric policies have earned accolades, including a spot on Forbes’ World’s Best Employer 2024 list—the only Maharatna CPSE to achieve this—and the ATD Best Award 2024, secured for the seventh time in eight years.
As India advances toward its ambition of becoming a top-five global economy, NTPC’s alignment with national goals for clean energy and sustainable development positions it as a vital partner in realizing a Viksit Bharat by 2047. With a legacy of excellence and a vision for innovation, NTPC continues to power India’s aspirations while shaping a sustainable global energy future.
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