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NTPC exploring two nuclear power units of 1,400 MW in Bihar's Banka

As part of its energy diversification plan, state-owned NTPC is looking to set up two nuclear units of 700 MW each in the Banka district of Bihar, which could entail an investment of around Rs 25,000 crore. At present, NTPC officials are conducting a feasibility study for two 700-MW nuclear units in the district, located around 250 km from Patna, a government official said. The Bihar government has also assured full support for the project and water availability. Initial estimates suggest that around 1,000 acres of land would be required for these units, the official told PTI without sharing any financial information. According to industry estimates, a 1 GW nuclear plant requires an investment of Rs 15,000-20,000 crore and typically takes at least three years from concept to commissioning. A detailed project report (DPR) will be prepared after the feasibility report is completed, he said. NTPC is looking to set up around 30 GW of company-owned nuclear projects across various locat

Iran war opens opportunities in renewable, CGD cos, but risks remain: Kotak

Iran war-led energy crisis may boost shift to renewable energy sources. Kotak Institutional Equities sees growth for CGD companies but warns of valuation, margin and demand risks

Brookfield platform Evren secures $600 mn to supply 300 MW RE to NTPC

Brookfield-backed Evren raises $600 million for hybrid renewable project integrating solar, wind and storage to supply 300 MW power to NTPC under PPA

Atomic Energy Commission clears FDI policy for nuclear power sector

Proposed policy approved by Atomic Energy Commission moves to consultations stage as India looks to open nuclear power sector to private participation

Analysts prefer Tata Power, NTPC amid likely rise in power demand

Given this backdrop, analysts expect power demand to jump 8-12 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). "Every 1°C rise above 24°C historically adds roughly 2 per cent to demand," said analyst

Stocks to Watch today: TCS, Info Edge, ITC Hotels, Lupin, NHPC, KEC Intl

Stocks to Watch today, April 9, 2026: ITC Hotels, NHPC, KEC International, TCS, and Info Edge are some of the key stocks to watch today

ACME, NTPC, and Jakson Green sign green ammonia supply agreements

Companies sign 10-year supply pacts with SECI under SIGHT programme to supply green ammonia across 13 fertiliser units at competitive discovered prices

India discovers lowest price for green ammonia at ₹49.75 per kg

SECI auction sets record low green ammonia price, with 7.24 lakh TPA capacity tied to fertiliser units, boosting energy security and reducing import dependence

Gas-based power plants increasingly becoming impractical: NTPC chief

NTPC Chairman Gurdeep Singh flags viability concerns for gas-based power plants amid fuel supply uncertainties and stresses need for flexible generation solutions

Heatwave to boost power demand: Analysts pick top power stocks to invest in

Heatwave alert: Rising temperatures could drive a surge in power demand. Analysts see opportunities in select power stocks like NTPC, Tata Power, JSW Energy, and Adani Power.

NTPC, UK's Octopus Energy sign pact to explore power sector opportunities

Homegrown power giant NTPC has signed an agreement with UK-based Octopus Energy Group to explore business opportunities in various segments, including electricity distribution and storage. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by Jatinder Singh Chandok, Head International Business Development, NTPC, and Chris Fitzgerald, Group Director, International Affairs, Octopus Energy, on the sidelines of Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 in the national capital. The collaboration will explore opportunities across India, the UK and other mutually agreed geographies with a focus on enhancing efficiency, affordability, reliability, and clean energy adoption, NTPC said. The MoU establishes a non-binding frameworkfor cooperation aimed at identifying, assessing, and pursuing opportunities in electricity distribution and retail, renewable energy and storage, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, digital energy platforms, innovation, research & development and capacity building.

Energy shares gain in weak markets amid crude spike; Nifty Energy up 2%

As many as 34 out of the 40 constituent stocks were trading in the green, while six were in the red

RRB NTPC Admit Card 2026 released at rrb.digialm.com, check how to download

Students must download the RRB NTPC admit card for CBT exams before the exam, which is available on the official website at rrb.digialm.com. On March 16, 2026, the CBT 1 exam will start

Power ministry to set up selection committee to look for new NTPC chief

The power ministry has decided to set up a search-cum-selection committee to look for the head of state-owned electricity generator NTPC, as government headhunter PESB failed to identify a suitable candidate. The Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB), under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), which is responsible for hiring candidates for top management posts of central public sector enterprises (CPSES), interviewed a dozen of candidates for the post of CMD of NTPC. The incumbent, Gurdeep Singh, was to superannuate on July 31, 2025, but his service as NTPC's CMD was extended till August 1, 2026, in the absence of a successor. The power ministry, in a notice issued on February 28, said the appointment to the post of Chairman and Managing Director, NTPC Limited, will be done through a "Search-cum-selection Committee". Candidates can apply for the post on or before March 28, 2026, it said. The search-cum-selection committee route is taken when PESB fails to find a ...

NTPC pays power ministry ₹2,666.58 crore as second dividend for FY26

State-owned electricity generator NTPC on Friday said it has paid the power ministry Rs 2,666.58 crore in second interim dividend for FY26. A ceremonial cheque was handed over to Minister of Power Manohar Lal by company officials on February 25, NTPC said in a statement. "NTPC Ltd paid the second interim dividend of Rs 2,666.58 crore on 25th February 2026 for the financial year 2025-26, being 27.50 per cent of the paid-up equity share capital of the company," it said. This is the 33rd consecutive year that NTPC Ltd has paid a dividend. NTPC is India's largest power generation company, catering to the country's one-fourth of electricity demand. The company operates more than 87 GW of installed capacity, with another 32 GW under construction.

Stocks to buy: Angel One's Rajesh Bhosale suggests NTPC, Petronet, Graphite

Angel One Equity Technical Analyst Rajesh Bhosale said that NTPC has an overall strong trend, and Petronet is trading above all major moving averages, reinforcing a positive bias

NTPC flags thermal plant damage from flexible ops for renewable integration

NTPC says flexible and two-shift operations for renewable integration are causing wear and failures in thermal units, prompting the power ministry to review plant stress and grid needs

Stocks to Watch today, Feb 17: Cochin Shipyard, JSW Infra, Lupin, Seamec

Stocks to watch on February 17, 2026: Stocks like Cochin Shipyard, JSW Infrastructure, Lupin, TVS Supply Chain, and Seamec will remain in focus today

Q3 results: Nestle India, NTPC, SAIL, Ambuja Cements, 153 others on Jan 30

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Power Grid Corporation of India, Bajaj Auto, Bank of Baroda, Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care are also to release their October-December earnings today

Zero-coupon bonds: For investors targeting specific, long-term goals

These bonds could prove risky for investors who might need to exit early