NTPC Starts Operations at First Unit of 250 MW at Tehri Project

New Delhi, June 6, 2025: NTPC Limited (NSE: NTPC, BSE: 532555) has announced the commercial operation of the first unit (250 MW) of the Tehri Pumped Storage Project (PSP) under its subsidiary, THDC India Limited, effective from midnight of June 7, 2025.

The commissioning of the first 250 MW unit of the Tehri Pumped Storage Project (PSP) has increased NTPC Group’s installed and commercial capacity, which now stands at 80,515 MW, making the company India’s largest integrated power utility.

The Tehri PSP, with a total planned capacity of 1,000 MW (4 x 250 MW), is designed to enhance grid stability by meeting peak power demands and facilitating the integration of renewable energy through pumped hydro storage technology. The Tehri PSP is a hydro-based power project under THDC India Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC Limited. This development forms part of NTPC’s ongoing capacity expansion across its subsidiary network.

NTPC made the declaration in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015. The disclosure was signed by Aditya Dar, Executive Director (Finance) of NTPC Limited.

How Did The Investors react?

NTPC shares closed at ₹332.85, up by 1.28% or ₹4.20. The shares reached an intraday high of ₹333.50 and a low of ₹329.50 at the time of the June 6th market closing.

What’s Ahead For NTPC?

With the first unit of the Tehri PSP now operational, NTPC has added a significant 250 MW to its clean energy portfolio, pushing its total capacity above 80,500 MW. Going forward, investors can expect NTPC to commission the remaining three units of the Tehri project, adding another 750 MW. This project is part of NTPC’s bigger push towards cleaner, flexible power through hydro and renewable energy.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/ishkumar_06062025153913_Disclosure.pdf

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