The Board of Directors of NTPC Limited has approved an investment of Rs 79,738.45 crore for the Stage-II expansion of three major superthermal power projects, the company announced on November 5th. These projects include the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project, the Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Project, and the Telangana Super Thermal Power Project.
The NTPC Limited (National Thermal Power Corporation) is India’s largest power utility, specializing in the generation of electricity through thermal, hydro, and renewable energy sources. As a Maharatna public sector enterprise, NTPC plays a key role in meeting the country’s growing energy needs with a focus on sustainability and power generation efficiency.
Under Stage II of the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Project, three units of 800 MW each will be set up, with an estimated cost of Rs 29,947.91 crore. The Stage-II expansion of the Gadarwara Super Thermal Power Project will involve the installation of two 800 MW units at a cost of Rs 20,445.69 crore, while Stage-II of the Telangana Super Thermal Power Project will include the addition of three 800 MW units, at an estimated cost of Rs 29,344.85 crore.
During a recent investor call, NTPC management outlined plans to award thermal capacity additions of up to 13.6 GW by the fiscal year 2026-27, in addition to the 11.16 GW of thermal capacity currently under construction. In line with India’s growing energy demands, the government aims to add 80 GW of thermal power capacity by 2031-32.
