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 Ltd. (Formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.) was incorporated in 1975 under Companies Act, 1956. The company is mandated to plan, promote and organize an integrated and efficient development of power in all its aspects through Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources in India and abroad. NHPC is a listed company on NSE and BSE after successfully concluding its IPO in 2009.
NHPC (standalone) has an authorized share capital of ₹ 17,500 crores, paid-up share capital of ₹ 10,045.03 crore and an investment base (Assets) of ₹ 91013.34 crore as on 30.06.2025.
Installed Capacity
As on 01 July, 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 five Solar Power Projects and 50 MW from a Wind Power Project.
NHPC's hydro share of 7771.20 MW is approximately 16.21% of the country's total installed hydro capacity of 47,928.16 MW.
Projects Under Construction
NHPC and its JVs/Subsidiaries are constructing 16 projects totaling 9789.72 MW, including:
Upcoming Projects
Ten projects (7666 MW) are in the clearance stage, including:
Renewable Energy Initiatives
Generation and Profit
NHPC Generation last 5 Years (MU):
Chart showing NHPC's electricity generation (MU) over 5 years
During 2024-25:
Sale of Energy and Net Profit in FY 2024-25
Note: Data is sourced from audited accounts and annual reports of the respective financial year.
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NHPC Ltd. (Formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.) was incorporated in 1975 under Companies Act, 1956. The company is mandated to plan, promote and organize an integrated and efficient development of power in all its aspects through Conventional and Non-Conventional Sources in India and abroad. NHPC is a listed company on NSE and BSE after successfully concluding its IPO in 2009.
NHPC (standalone) has an authorized share capital of ₹ 17,500 crores, paid-up share capital of ₹ 10,045.03 crore and an investment base (Assets) of ₹ 91013.34 crore as on 30.06.2025.
Installed Capacity
As on 01 July, 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 five Solar Power Projects and 50 MW from a Wind Power Project.
NHPC's hydro share of 7771.20 MW is approximately 16.21% of the country's total installed hydro capacity of 47,928.16 MW.
Projects Under Construction
NHPC and its JVs/Subsidiaries are constructing 16 projects totaling 9789.72 MW, including:
- Subansiri Lower HEP (2000 MW), Dibang Multipurpose Project (2880 MW) – Arunachal Pradesh
- Teesta-VI HE Project (500 MW) – Sikkim
- Seven Solar Projects totaling 1275.72 MW in Gujarat (600 MW), Rajasthan (85.72 MW), Andhra Pradesh (100 MW)
- Ganjam Solar Project (40 MW)
- Floating Solar Project West Kallada (50 MW)
- Khavda Stage – I & III Solar Projects (200 MW each)
- Pakal Dul HE (1000 MW), Kiru HE (624 MW), Kwar HE (540 MW) – J&K by CVPPL
- Ratle HE (850 MW) – J&K by RHPCL
- Rangit-IV HE (120 MW) – Sikkim by JPCL
Upcoming Projects
Ten projects (7666 MW) are in the clearance stage, including:
- 7 hydro and 1 solar project by NHPC
- 1 hydro and 2 solar projects in JV mode
Renewable Energy Initiatives
- Designated as a ‘Renewable Energy Implementing Agency (REIA)’ by MNRE – 27,650 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) for rooftop implementation
- Green Hydrogen Technology: 25 KWe pilot in Leh, e-mobility pilots in Kargil and Chamba
Generation and Profit
NHPC Generation last 5 Years (MU):
Chart showing NHPC's electricity generation (MU) over 5 years
During 2024-25:
- Income from sale of power: ₹8920 crore
- Net Profit: ₹3084 crore
Sale of Energy and Net Profit in FY 2024-25
Note: Data is sourced from audited accounts and annual reports of the respective financial year.
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