NHPC

Indian public sector hydropower company


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| | foundation | 7 November 1975 | | image | NHPC Corporate Office.jpg | | image_caption | Headquarters in Faridabad | | location | Faridabad, Haryana, India | | key_people | Shri Bhupender Gupta (Chairman & Managing Director) | | industry | Electric utility | | products | Electricity generation energy trading | | revenue | | | revenue_year | 2023 | | operating_income | | | income_year | 2023 | | profit | | | net_income_year | 2025 | | assets | | | assets_year | 2021 | | equity | | | equity_year | 2024 | | owner | Government of India (70.95%) | | num_employees | 4,597 (march 2025) | | homepage | | ::

| name = NHPC Limited | logo = NHPC official logo.svg | logo_size = 200px | type = Public | traded_as =

| foundation = 7 November 1975 | image = NHPC Corporate Office.jpg | image_caption = Headquarters in Faridabad | location = Faridabad, Haryana, India | key_people = Shri Bhupender Gupta (Chairman & Managing Director) | industry = Electric utility | products = Electricity generation energy trading | revenue =
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| equity_year = 2024 | owner = Government of India (70.95%) | num_employees = 4,597 (march 2025) | homepage = **NHPC Limited **(erstwhile National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) is an Indian public sector hydropower company that was incorporated in 1975 to plan, promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of hydroelectric power. Recently it has expanded to include other sources of energy like solar, geothermal, tidal, and wind.

At present, NHPC is a Navaratna enterprise of the Government of India and among the top ten companies in the country in terms of investment base. Baira Suil Power station in Salooni tehsil of Chamba district was the first project undertaken by NHPC.

Public Limited Company

NHPC is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on 1 September 2009. The government of India and State Governments have 67.40% share as a promoter of the Company while remaining 32.6% is public shareholding. The total number of shareholders are and share capital is ₹12,300,742,773.

Market value

At present, NHPC is a schedule 'A' Enterprise of the Govt. of India with an authorised share capital of ₹150 billion, with an investment base of over ₹552 billion Approx. In 2015–16 NHPC made a profit after tax of ₹24.40 billion. An increase of 15% than the previous year profit of ₹21.24 billion. NHPC is among the top 10 companies in India in terms of investment.

Initially, on incorporation, NHPC took over the execution of Salal Stage-I, Bairasiul and Loktak Hydro-electric Projects from Central Hydroelectric Projects Control Board. Since then, it has executed 22 hydro projects with an installed capacity of 6717 MW on ownership basis including projects taken up in a joint venture. One wind project of 50 MW has also been commissioned in October 2016. NHPC 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 at a capacity of 14.1 &60 MW.

Ongoing Projects (as of Feb 2023)

Presently NHPC is engaged in the construction of 3 projects aggregating to a total capacity of 3130 MW. NHPC has planned to add 1702 MW during 12th Plan period of which 1372 MW has been completed. 5 projects of 4995 MW are awaiting clearances/Govt. approval for their implementation. Detailed Projects reports are being prepared for 3 projects of 1130 MW. Besides, 3 projects of 1230 MW are under development through its JV, Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt. Ltd. in J&K.

In late 2016, NHPC commissioned a 50 MW wind Power Project in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

In April 16th 2025 with commission of its 4th Unit NHPC fully commissioned 800MW Parbati-II H.E. Project. https://www.waterpowermagazine.com/news/nhpc-commissions-three-units-of-parbati-ii-hydroelectric-project/?cf-view https://www.energetica-india.net/news/nhpc-fully-commissions-800-mw-parbati-ii-hydroelectric-project-in-himachal-pradesh

Since its inception in 1975, NHPC has grown to become one of the largest organisations in the field of hydropower development in the country. With its present capabilities, NHPC can undertake all activities from concept to commissioning of hydroelectric projects.

Subsidiaries

Power stations

Total – 8032.9MW (As on April 2025) ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Nimmo_Bazgo_Dam.jpg" caption="Nimoo Bazgo Dam"] ::

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S.no.Power PlantStateCommissioned Capacity (MW)year of commission
1Baira SiulHimachal Pradesh1801981
2LoktakManipur1051983
3SalalJammu and Kashmir6901987
4TanakpurUttarakhand1201992
5Chamera-IHimachal Pradesh5401994
6Uri-IJammu and Kashmir4801997
7Rangit DamSikkim601999
8Chamera II Hydroelectric PlantHimachal Pradesh3002004
9Indira Sagar*Madhya Pradesh10002005
10Dhauliganga-IUttarakhand2802005
11Dul HastiJammu and Kashmir3902007
12Omkareshwar*Madhya Pradesh5202007
13Teesta-VSikkim5102008
14Sewa-IIJammu and Kashmir1202010
15Chamera-IIIHimachal Pradesh2312012
16Teesta Low Dam - III Hydropower PlantWest Bengal1322013
17Nimmo BazgoLadakh452013
18ChutakLadakh442012–13
19Uri-IIJammu and Kashmir2402013
20Parbati-IIIHimachal Pradesh5202014
21Jaisalmer Wind FarmRajasthan502016
22Teesta Low Dam - IV Hydropower PlantWest Bengal1602016
23KishengangaJammu and Kashmir3302018
24Theni Solar farmTamil Nadu502018
25Parbati IIHimachal Pradesh8002025
26Floating Solar Power Project-Omkareshwar NHDCMadhya Pradesh882024
27Sanchi Solar Power Project*Madhya Pradesh82024
28Kalpi Solar Power Project (BSUL) 65 MWUttar Pradesh652022
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*Joint Venture with Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) Government through NHDC

Hydro Power Projects Under construction

Total – 18399 MW (As on April 2025) ::data[format=table]

S.no.Power ProjectsStateTotal Capacity (MW)Completion Schedule
1Subansiri (Lower)Arunachal Pradesh20002020
2Pakal Dul*Jammu & Kashmir10002024
3Kiru*Jammu & Kashmir6252024
4Ratle*Jammu & Kashmir850
5Kwar*https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/rs-4-526-12-crore-sanctioned-for-540-mw-kwar-hydropower-project-in-j-k-122042701369_1.htmlJammu & Kashmir5402026
6Subansiri Upper ProjectArunachal Pradesh20002031
7Dibang Multipurpose ProjectArunachal Pradesh28802034
8Rangit-IV ProjectSikkim1202026
9Teesta-VI ProjectSikkim5002026
10Kamala H.E. ProjectArunachal Pradesh18002031
11Dulhasti Stage-IIJammu & Kashmir2582030
12Uri-I Stage-IIJammu & Kashmir2402030
13Sawalkote ProjectJammu & Kashmir18562035
14Kirthai Stage-II*Jammu and Kashmir9302032
15West Seti H.E. ProjectNepal7502029
16Seti River-6 (SR-6) ProjectNepal4502029
17Phukot Karnali H.E. ProjectNepal4802029
18Teesta-IV H.E. ProjectSikkim5202030
19Solar Power Project at Khavda-1Gujrat2002026
20Rajasthan Solar Power ProjectRajasthan3002026
211000MW CPSUs Scheme Solar Project, Andhra PradeshAndhra Pradesh1002026
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*Under JV through Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Limited, in Kishtwar District of J&K.

Hydropower & Pump Storage (PSP) Projects Under Investigation

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Sl. No.ProjectsStateTotal Capacity (MW)Completion Schedule
1Siang Upper ProjectArunachal Pradesh110002035
2Kengadi PSPMaharashtra15502035
3Savitri PSPMaharashtra22502035
4Kalu PSPMaharashtra11502034
5Jalond PSPMaharashtra24002035
6Masinta PSPOdisha10002035
7Yaganti PSP*Andhra Pradesh10002035
8Rajupalem PSP*Andhra Pradesh8002034
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*Under Joint Venture with Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corp. Ltd (APGENCO)

Solar, Wind & Hydrogen Power Projects

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Sl.No.ProjectStateTotal Capacity (MW)Completion Schedule
1Mirzapur Jagir Solar PV Park*Uttar Pradesh1002027
2Madhogarh Solar Power Project*Uttar Pradesh6002028
3Jalaun Solar Park Project*Uttar Pradesh12002028
4Floating Solar Project RengaliOdisha3002026
5Hydrogen Mobility Station KargilLadakh500KW2026
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  • Under Joint Venture with Uttar Pradesh Government BUNDELKHAND SAUR URJA LIMITED (BSUL)

Scheduling and Dispatch

The Scheduling and dispatch of all the generating stations owned by National Hydro Power Corporation is done by the respective Regional Load Dispatch Centres which are the apex body to ensure the integrated operation of the power system grid in the respective region. All these load dispatch centres come under Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO).

Awards and recognition

  • Winner at Dun & Bradstreet-Everest Infra Awards 2015 in the Power Generation (Renewable Energy) category recognising its performance under the category.
  • 'Gold Shield' for the year 2013–14 in the category of 'Early Completion of Hydro Power Projects' for Unit −3 (15 MW) of its Nimoo Bazgo Hydro Electric Project, Jammu & Kashmir, at a function held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 3 June 2015.
  • "CBIP Award for Best Performing Utility in Power Sector" at CBIP Awards on CBIP Day on 1 January 2015 in New Delhi.
  • "Most Valuable PSU under Mini Ratna Category" at the India Today Group PSU Awards on 21 August 2014 in New Delhi.
  • "Most Eco-Friendly Award" and "Most Valuable Company Award" in the Mini Ratna Category at the second India Today Group PSU Awards held on 14 December 2015.
  • "Best Performing Utility in Hydro Power Sector" at the CBIP Award held at New Delhi on 29 December 2015.
  • "Award for excellence in cost management" held at New Delhi on 28 May 2016. The award – instituted by The Institute of Cost Accountants of India – recognises NHPC's efforts in implementing effective cost management practices.
  • "Best Hydropower Enterprise Award" by Hydropower Forum of India under the aegis of Enertia Foundation and Renewable Energy Promotion Association at the 2nd India Hydro Awards 2016 held at New Delhi on 10 June 2016.
  • "Best Mini Ratna" at Dun & Bradstreet PSU Awards 2016.
  • Awarded Second Prize by Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India for the year 2015–16 under "Rajbhasha Kirti Puruskar" scheme for commendable work in the implementation of Rajbhasha amongst Public Sector Undertakings located in Region 'A'.
  • NHPC has been conferred with CBIP Awards 2020 for “Outstanding performing utility in hydro power sector” on 19.02.2020.

References

References to New Project

  1. Subansiri Upper Project Allotted to NHPC Ltd. PIB Link
  2. Kamala Hydroelectric Project Allotted to NHPC Ltd.
  3. Dulhasti Stage-II Project
  4. Uri-I Stage-II Project
  5. Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project
  6. Kirthai Stage-II Hydroelectric Project
  7. West Seti Hydroelectric Project
  8. Seti River-6 (SR-6) Hydroelectric Project
  9. Phukot Karnali Hydroelectric Project
  10. Siang Upper Hydroelectric Project NHPC Submitted Pre feasibility Report of Siang Upper Project [1] [2] [3]
  11. NHPC completes takeover of Rangit Stage-IV HE Project NHPC signs Definitive Agreement for implementation of ... NHPC completes takeover of Rangit Stage-IV HE Project
  12. NHPC to complete Teesta VI hydropower project in Sikkim [1] Patel-Engineering-bags-rs-1251-cr-order-for-500-mw-Teesta-VI [1] NHPC Board Approve merger of Lanco Teesta
  13. NHPC-Signs-MOU-with-maharashtra-govt-for-7350-mw-Pumped-Storage-Projects [1] [2] [3]
  14. NHPC signs MoU with GRIDCO Odisha, for developing 2 GW Pumped Storage Projects and 1 GW Solar Energy Projects in Odisha.[1] [2] [3] [4]
  15. NHPC and APGENCO signs JVA to set up 1.8 GW PSP [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
  16. Construction starts on 2.88GW Dibang hydropower project [1] [2] [3] [4] BHEL wins contract for 2.8GW Dibang Multipurpose
  17. NHPC to build India’s 520-MW Teesta 4 hydro Project [1]
  18. Hydro-mechanical contract tendered for Teesta VI in India [1] [2] [3]
  19. NHPC Mirzapur Jagir Solar PV Park, India [1] [2]
  20. NHPC Invites Bids for 600 MW Solar Park in Madhogarh, Uttar Pradesh [1] [2]
  21. NHPC Invites Bids For EPC Contract To Develop 1,200 MW Solar Power Park [1] [2] [3]
  22. NHPC Rengali Reservoir Floating Solar PV Park, India [1] [2] [3]
  23. Omkareshwar Floating Solar Power Plant (FSPV) [1] [2] [3]
  24. Sanchi Solar Power Project [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
  25. NHPC signs MoU to develop pilot green hydrogen projects [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
  26. NHPC to develop 200 MW Solar Power Project at Khavda,[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
  27. Rajasthan Solar Power Project-NHPC Connects 300MW Solar Power Project [1] [2] [3] [4]
  28. NHPC Awards Contracts For CPSU 1000 MW Solar Projects [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]
  29. Kalpi Saur Urja Power Project Commissioned [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

References

  1. "NHPC Limited : Contact : NHPC Contact".
  2. (1 November 2016). "NHPC commissions 50 MW wind power project in Rajasthan". Business Line.
  3. "Archived copy".
  4. "Baira Siul".
  5. "Panel call to resume Subansiri dam work".
  6. "NHPC Limited : Investor Corner : Performance Highlights".

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