New Delhi: NTPC Limited has been assigned an ESG rating of Crisil ESG 62, placing the company in the ‘Strong’ category, by CRISIL ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited. The assessment was announced on September 22, 2026, and was based on publicly available information.
The rating provides an assessment of NTPC’s environmental, social and governance performance and highlights the company’s position across key ESG parameters.
NTPC Receives ‘Strong’ ESG Rating From CRISIL
According to the disclosure, NTPC has received a Crisil ESG score of 62, with the rating agency placing the company in the Strong category. CRISIL ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited is a SEBI-registered Category-I Subscriber-Pays ESG Rating Provider. The ESG assessment of NTPC was carried out independently by the agency.
The rating reflects the assessment of the company’s ESG-related practices and performance based on information available in the public domain.
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NTPC Did Not Engage CRISIL for the Assessment
NTPC clarified that it did not engage CRISIL ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited for the ESG assessment.
The rating was independently assigned by the agency using publicly available information. This distinction is relevant as the assessment was not commissioned by NTPC. The independent assessment provides stakeholders with an external view of the company’s environmental, social and governance performance.
What the Crisil ESG 62 Rating Means?
The Crisil ESG 62 rating in the Strong category reflects CRISIL’s assessment of NTPC across environmental, social and governance parameters.
For investors and stakeholders, ESG ratings can serve as an additional reference while evaluating a company’s approach to:
- Environmental sustainability
- Social responsibility
- Corporate governance
- Responsible business practices
- Long-term sustainability considerations
For a major energy company such as NTPC, ESG considerations are particularly relevant as the power sector continues to focus on sustainability and responsible growth.
Disclosure Made Under SEBI Listing Regulations
NTPC disclosed the ESG rating in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Under the listing framework, listed companies are required to disclose material developments and information that may be relevant to investors and the market.
Sustainability Remains a Key Focus for NTPC
NTPC, India’s largest energy conglomerate, continues to focus on sustainability alongside its core power generation operations.
The independent ESG assessment provides stakeholders with additional information about the company’s environmental, social and governance practices. The rating also adds an external reference point for investors assessing NTPC’s approach to responsible and sustainable business practices.
For stakeholders, the assessment can be considered alongside other financial, operational and sustainability-related disclosures when evaluating the company’s long-term strategy.
About NTPC
NTPC Limited is India’s largest integrated power utility and a central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Power. The company is engaged in power generation and has expanded its focus to areas including renewable energy, green hydrogen, energy storage and other emerging energy solutions.
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