NTPC Expands Group Capacity to 90,857 MW with 800 MW Patratu Unit Start

Key numbers

Total Capacity	90,857 MWGroup Installed
Market Cap	₹3,54,704 CrLarge Cap
Revenue TTM	₹1,87,385 CrOperating
RSI	47.4Neutral Zone

Key highlights

• Unit#2 (800 MW) of Patratu STPP Phase-1 starts commercial operations from June 25, 2026
• Project is managed by Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC
• Total group installed capacity reaches a significant milestone of 90,857 MW
• Commercial capacity of the NTPC group has increased to 89,777 MW
• The commissioning follows the prior regulatory update provided by the company in May 2026

Production Commenced — What It Means

NTPC Limited has officially declared the commercial operation of Unit#2 of the Patratu Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) Phase-1. This unit, with a capacity of 800 MW, is part of the 3x800 MW expansion project managed by Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL), a subsidiary of NTPC. The operation is scheduled to commence at 00:00 hours on June 25, 2026.

This development significantly strengthens the group’s presence in Jharkhand, providing a massive boost to regional power availability and grid stability through high-efficiency supercritical technology, which ensures lower carbon intensity compared to subcritical units.

Path to This Milestone

• The Patratu STPP Phase-1 is a brownfield expansion project being developed in Jharkhand
• The project is a joint venture between NTPC and the Government of Jharkhand via PVUNL
• Unit#2's commissioning follows the initial testing phase and updates shared in May 2026
• The facility uses advanced supercritical technology to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency
• Total planned capacity for Phase-1 of the Patratu project is 2,400 MW across three units

Revenue Impact

The commencement of commercial operations at Unit#2 will immediately begin contributing to NTPC’s top-line growth through regulated power purchase agreements. With an 800 MW addition, the group’s commercial capacity has climbed to 89,777 MW. This ramp-up is expected to enhance cash flow stability, as NTPC operates primarily under a cost-plus tariff model.

Historically, the group has maintained a robust operating profit margin, which stood at 30.83% in the latest quarter. The increased capacity allows for higher energy sent-out, leveraging the company’s massive annual operating revenue of ₹1,87,384.63 crore to drive further scale.

Sector Tailwinds

• India's peak power demand is reaching record levels, driving the need for reliable baseload thermal power
• The Ministry of Power is emphasizing the completion of high-efficiency thermal projects to meet demand
• Energy utilities are benefiting from sustained industrial recovery and increased electrification across India
• Strategic shifts toward high-efficiency, low-emission technology are helping utilities meet environmental norms
• The sector's average price-to-earnings (PE) ratio remains robust at 30.57, reflecting investor confidence

NTPC · financial snapshot

Share price	₹365.8
Market capitalisation	₹3.55L Cr
Revenue (annual)	₹1.87L Cr
Net profit (annual)	₹27,545.76 Cr
Revenue (latest quarter)	₹49,687.77 Cr+8.38% vs previous quarter
Net profit (latest quarter)	₹10,486.47 Cr+91.06% vs previous quarter
P/E (TTM)	13.11×Sector 30.57×
Promoter holding	51.1%0.00% QoQ
FII holding	16.54%Current quarter

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