NTPC Adds 25 MW Solar Capacity via Subsidiary; Stock Gains Nearly 2%

New Delhi, September 2, 2025 – NTPC Limited (NSE: NTPC, BSE: 532555) has announced through its subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), the commercial operation of a 25MW solar project effective September 3, 2025. The project is a JV (Joint Venture between ONGC and NTPC Green and is developed by Ayana Reneweable Power Four Private Limited.

With this addition, the total installed and commercial capacity of the NTPC Company has increased to an unprecedented 83,366 MW. Whearas the NGEL’s installed capacity now stands at 7,272.575 MW. The stock had gained more than 2% during the day and closed at ₹336.50 (1.80% higher than the previous day’s closing price).

Stock Price Movement

The stock traded in green since the opening bell and had a high-low range of ₹338.50 and ₹331.10. After today’s surge, the stock has rallied by more than 8% in the past six months. The volume recorded today was slightly over 90 lakh shares. The company’s P/E ratio is 13.39 compared to the industrial average of 21.27.

Strategic Importance of the Project

The new capacity aligns with NTPC’s push toward renewable energy, reinforcing its commitment to India’s clean energy transition. The Ayana project in Bhuj, Gujarat, is part of a 150 MW solar project, of which 25 MW has now been commissioned.

Listed since 2004, NTPC Limited is India’s largest power generator with a diversified portfolio across thermal, hydro, solar, and wind projects. The company is a constituent of the NIFTY 50 index and continues to expand aggressively into green energy through its subsidiary NGEL.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/ishkumar_02092025113122_DisclosureAyanaSolar25MW02092025.pdf

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