New Delhi: NTPC Limited has paid a final dividend of ₹3,393.83 crore for the financial year 2025-26 on September 23, 2026, taking its total dividend payout for the year to ₹8,727 crore.
The final dividend represents 35% of NTPC’s paid-up equity share capital and comes in addition to two interim dividends of ₹2,666.58 crore each, which were paid in November 2025 and February 2026.
According to the company, the total dividend paid for FY 2025-26 amounts to ₹9 per equity share of ₹10 face value. The latest payment also marks the 33rd consecutive year in which NTPC has paid a dividend to its shareholders.
NTPC’s FY26 Dividend Payout Reaches ₹8,727 Crore
With the payment of the final dividend, NTPC’s total dividend distribution for FY 2025-26 has reached ₹8,727 crore.
Dividend details at a glance:
- Final dividend: ₹3,393.83 crore
- Final dividend rate: 35% of paid-up equity share capital
- First interim dividend: ₹2,666.58 crore
- Second interim dividend: ₹2,666.58 crore
- Total dividend for FY26: ₹8,727 crore
- Dividend per equity share: ₹9
- Face value of each share: ₹10
- Dividend payment record: 33 consecutive years
The company said the latest payout continues its long-standing record of distributing dividends to shareholders.
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NTPC Expands Generation Capacity
NTPC is India’s largest integrated power utility and currently has an installed generation capacity of more than 91 GW. The company also has over 35 GW of additional capacity under construction.
As part of its long-term growth strategy, NTPC has set a target of increasing its total generation capacity to 149 GW by 2032.
Of the targeted capacity, around 60 GW is planned to come from renewable energy sources, reflecting the company’s growing focus on expanding its clean-energy portfolio alongside its conventional generation assets.
NTPC’s generation portfolio currently includes:
- Thermal power
- Hydroelectric power
- Solar power
- Wind power
The combination of conventional and renewable generation is aimed at supporting reliable electricity supply while gradually increasing the contribution of lower-carbon energy sources.
Focus on Renewable and Emerging Energy Businesses
Beyond its conventional power generation operations, NTPC has been expanding into several emerging energy and technology areas.
The company’s diversification initiatives include:
- Renewable energy
- Energy storage
- Nuclear power
- Green hydrogen
- E-mobility
- Waste-to-energy
These businesses form part of NTPC’s broader strategy to diversify its energy portfolio and strengthen its presence in renewable and low-carbon technologies.
The company’s investments in these areas are also aligned with its long-term capacity expansion plans and the evolving requirements of India’s energy sector.
33rd Consecutive Year of Dividend Payment
The latest dividend payment marks the 33rd consecutive year in which NTPC has paid a dividend to its shareholders.
The company’s continued dividend payments come alongside its ongoing investments in generation capacity, renewable energy and emerging technologies.
With more than 91 GW of installed capacity and another 35 GW-plus under construction, NTPC is pursuing a combination of capacity expansion and diversification as it works towards its 149 GW capacity target by 2032.
NTPC’s Long-Term Growth Strategy
NTPC’s current strategy combines its established thermal and hydroelectric generation portfolio with expanding investments in solar, wind and other clean-energy technologies.
The company is also pursuing opportunities in new energy areas such as energy storage, nuclear power, green hydrogen, e-mobility and waste-to-energy.
The latest dividend payout comes as NTPC continues to balance shareholder distributions with investments aimed at expanding its generation portfolio and supporting its longer-term energy transition plans.
About NTPC
NTPC Limited is India’s largest integrated power utility, engaged in power generation and related energy businesses. The company operates across thermal, hydro, solar and wind power and is expanding its presence in renewable energy and emerging areas such as green hydrogen, energy storage, nuclear power, e-mobility and waste-to-energy.
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