NTPC Ltd Company Summary

NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation) is India’s largest power generation company. The power plant has a diverse energy portfolio that includes coal, gas, hydro power and solar energy.

Company Overview

NTPC functions as India’s central public sector power utility under the Ministry of Power. NTPC has an installed capacity of about 84 GW (Gigawatt) of power and fulfills India’s 25% electricity supply.

Founding & Evolution

NTPC was established as a wholly owned Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of Power. Here’s a quick look at the foundational and leadership elements of the organisation:

• Foundation: NTPC was established in 1975 with the aim to build massive thermal power stations in India.
• Listed Year: The company issued its IPO in October 2004 and was publicly listed on the NSE and BSE in November 2004.
• Leadership: NTPC runs under the leadership of Shri Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of the company.
• Strategic Acquisitions & Alliances: NTPC has acquired coal station businesses of a number of state electricity boards, primarily in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Jharkhand.

Scale and Presence

NTPC oversees one of the largest energy portfolios in Asia. Its stations include pithead coal plants, combined cycle gas stations, hydropower units and a rapidly expanding solar and wind footprint.

• Branches / Sites: NTPC operates through power stations, coal mines, renewable parks, regional headquarters and project construction sites.
• Employees: The power generation company employs about 17,700 people across all its operations.
• Customer base: Supplies bulk power primarily to state electricity boards, distribution companies and central utilities through long-term power purchase agreements.

Business Segments

NTPC’s diverse portfolio is structured around three major streams: thermal generation, clean energy and allied businesses.

• Thermal Power Generation: The company has an extensive chain of power plant enterprises based on coal and gas.
• Renewable Energy: Its renewable portfolio consists of hydro projects, wind farms, green hydrogen and battery storage.
• Allied Businesses: NTPC is also involved in the trade of electricity as well as services of operation improvement to DISCOMs.

Leadership Team

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