New Delhi: NTPC Limited, India’s largest power generation company, reported an 11% rise in consolidated net profit to ₹6,108.46 crore for the April–June quarter (Q1) of FY26, compared to ₹5,506.07 crore in the same quarter last fiscal.
The boost in profitability comes despite a marginal dip in operational revenue, which stood at ₹47,065.36 crore, down from ₹48,528.88 crore a year earlier. The profit uptick was primarily supported by lower fuel costs and a significant increase in other income.
Key Financial Highlights: Q1 FY26 vs Q1 FY25
- Net Profit: ₹6,108.46 crore vs ₹5,506.07 crore (↑11%)
- Revenue from Operations: ₹47,065.36 crore vs ₹48,528.88 crore (↓3%)
- Total Expenses: ₹42,539.94 crore vs ₹41,844.18 crore
- Fuel Cost: ₹24,973.04 crore vs ₹27,844.82 crore (↓10.3%)
- Other Income: ₹755.75 crore vs ₹452.80 crore (↑67%)
Trading & Export Revenue Growth
NTPC’s Q1 revenue included ₹2,331.44 crore from energy trading, a segment that also covered exports worth ₹226.34 crore to Nepal and Bangladesh via its subsidiary NWN Ltd. This reflects the company’s growing international footprint in regional power trade.
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Leadership Continuity: CMD Gurdeep Singh Reappointed
In a significant governance development, NTPC’s board has approved the re-appointment of Gurdeep Singh as Chairman and Managing Director for another one-year term from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2026. The decision is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Singh has been instrumental in steering NTPC through a phase of diversification, with increased emphasis on renewables, international expansion, and digital transformation.
Dividend Announcement
NTPC’s board has also recommended a final dividend of ₹3.35 per share for FY25. The record date for shareholder eligibility is set as September 4, 2025, and the dividend payout will begin on or after September 25, subject to tax deduction at source.
NTPC: Strategic Role in India’s Energy Landscape
A Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Power, NTPC is at the core of India’s energy strategy. It plays a pivotal role in both conventional and renewable power generation, with a growing focus on green hydrogen, energy storage, and cross-border electricity trade.
About NTPC
NTPC Limited is India’s largest integrated energy company, with a total installed capacity exceeding 76 GW. It is committed to adding 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032 and has made significant inroads in solar, wind, and green hydrogen sectors through its subsidiaries like NVVN and NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. The company plays a critical role in India’s energy transition, balancing its legacy thermal operations with an aggressive renewable portfolio.
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