Overview

NHPC Limited is the largest hydropower development organization in India, with capabilities to undertake all the activities from conceptualization to commissioning of hydro projects. NHPC has also diversified in the field of Solar & Wind energy development etc.

NHPC was incorporated on November 7, 1975 as a Private Limited Company under the name “National Hydroelectric Power Corporation private Ltd”. NHPC was converted to Public limited company w.e.f. April, 2, 1986. The name of the company was changed to its present name “NHPC Limited” in 2008. NHPC was conferred Miniratna Status by Govt. of India in April, 2008 and became a listed company on NSE and BSE after successfully concluding its IPO in 2009. The company was conferred Navratna status in August, 2024.

NHPC has an authorized share capital of ₹ 17,500 crore, paid up share capital of ₹10,045.03 crores and an investment base (Assets) of ₹91,013.34 Crore (standalone) as on 30.06.2025. It is an ISO: 9001:2015, ISO-14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified company. Its vision is “To be a global leading organization for sustainable development of clean power through competent, responsible and innovative values”.

Installed Capacity

As on 01 September, 2025, NHPC's total installed capacity is 8247.18 MW including 1681.70 MW in Joint Venture, comprising 7771.20 MW from 23 Hydro Power Stations, 425.98 MW from Six Solar Power Projects and 50 MW from a Wind Power Project. NHPC's hydro share of 7771.20 MW is approximately 15.66% of the country's total installed hydro capacity of 49628.16 MW (As on 31.07.2025, as per CEA website).

Projects Under Construction

NHPC (including JVs / Subsidiaries) is engaged in construction of sixteen projects aggregating to 9789.72 MW as under:

2000 MW Subansiri Lower HE Project, Arunachal Pradesh
2880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project, Arunachal Pradesh
500 MW Teesta-VI HE Project, Sikkim
Under 1000 MW CPSUs scheme:
- 600 MW Solar PV Power Project, Gujarat
- 85.72 MW out of 300 MW Solar PV Power Project, Rajasthan
- 100 MW Solar PV Power Project, Andhra Pradesh
40 MW Ground Mounted Solar Power Project, Ganjam, Odisha
50 MW Floating Solar Power Project, West Kallada, Kerala
Grid connected Solar PV Project, Stage-I & III at Khavda, Gujarat (200 MW each)
120 MW Rangit-IV HE Project, Sikkim
850 MW Ratle HE Project, UT of J&K by RHPCL
1000 MW Pakal Dul HE Project; 624 MW Kiru HE Project; 540 MW Kwar HE Project, UT of J&K by CVPPL (JV with JKSPDC)
1200 MW Jalaun Ultra Mega Solar Park, UP by BSUL (JV with UPNEDA). (This is a solar park and not part of capacity addition)

Upcoming Projects

NHPC (including JVs / Subsidiaries) is engaged in development of ten projects awaiting clearance aggregating to 7666 MW comprising:

7 hydroelectric projects by NHPC
1 hydroelectric project and 2 solar projects in JV mode

Additionally, three Hydroelectric projects including two in Nepal and six pump storage projects aggregating to 9030 MW are under Survey & Investigation.

Renewable Energy Initiatives

Designated as a ‘Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA)’ by MNRE – 26220 MW under various stages
Selected as BESS Implementing Agency (BIA) along with NTPC & SJVN – 1500 MWh allocated under CPSU component
Mandated for rooftop solarization in 5 states and 8 ministries under PM Surya Ghar- Muft Bijli Yojna
Established NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NHPC REL)
Green Hydrogen Technology: one 25 KWe pilot in Leh, two pilot green hydrogen based e-mobility station in Kargil and Chamba

Generation and Profit
NHPC Generation last 5 Years (MU):
NHPC electricity generation in million units over the past 5 years

Chart showing NHPC's electricity generation (MU) over 5 years
During 2024-25:

Income from sale of power: ₹8920 crore
Net Profit: ₹3084 crore

Bar chart showing income from energy sale and net profit for FY 2024-25

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