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NHPC Limited (Formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.), A Govt. of India Enterprise, was incorporated in the year 1975 with an authorised capital of Rs. 2000 million and with an objective to plan, promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of hydroelectric power in all aspects.   Later on NHPC Limited expanded its objects to include other sources of energy like Geothermal, Tidal, Wind etc. 

At present, NHPC Limited is a schedule 'A' Enterprise of the Govt. of India with an authorised share capital of Rs. 1,50,000 Million . With an investment  base of over Rs. 2,54,000 Million Approx. , NHPC Limited is among the TOP TEN companies in the country in terms of investment.

Initially, on incorporation, NHPC Limited took  over the execution of Salal Stage-I, Bairasiul and Loktak Hydro-electric Projects from Central Hydroelectric Project Construction and Control Board. Since then, it has executed 13   projects with an installed capacity of 5175 MW on ownership basis including projects taken up in joint venture. NHPC Limited has also executed 5 projects with an installed capacity of 89.35  MW on turnkey basis. Two of  these projects have been commissioned in neighbouring countries i.e. Nepal and Bhutan.

During the financial year 2007-2008 , NHPC Limited Power Stations achieved the highest ever generation of 14811.35 MU.

GENERATION

During the period 2007-2008 , NHPC Limited had a sales turnover of 23110 Million with a Net Profit of 10040.9 Million.

SALES Vs PROFIT
 
 

Presently NHPC Limited is engaged in the construction of 11  projects aggregating to a total installed capacity of 4622  MW. NHPC Limited has added   1970  MW during the  10th Plan period and planned to add 5322 MW during 11th Plan period. 8  projects of 5751 MW are awaiting clearances/Govt. approval for their implementation. Detailed Projects report are being prepared for 11 projects of  7585 MW.

Since its inception in 1975, NHPC Limited has grown to become one of the largest organisation in the field of hydro power development in the country. With its present capabilities, NHPC Limited can undertake all activities from concept to commissioning  of  Hydroelectric Projects.