NTPC Hands Over ₹1,362 Crore Dividend to Union Power Minister: A Boost for India’s Energy Goals

NEW DELHI, February 28, 2026 – In a significant boost to the national exchequer, Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power, today received a substantial dividend cheque of ₹1,362.72 crore from NTPC Limited.

The cheque represents the Second Interim Dividend for the Financial Year 2025–26. It was presented by Shri Gurdeep Singh, Chairman & Managing Director of NTPC, in the presence of senior officials from the Ministry of Power and the leadership team of India’s largest integrated power utility.

Fuelling the Vision of 'Viksit Bharat'

The dividend payout underscores NTPC’s robust financial health and its critical role in India’s economic framework. As the nation's premier power producer, NTPC is not only ensuring energy security but is also leading the charge toward a sustainable energy future.

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Strategic Highlights & Performance

Clean Energy Pivot: NTPC is aggressively expanding its renewable energy portfolio to meet the government's ambitious 2030 green energy targets.
Financial Strength: This second interim dividend follows a year of consistent operational excellence and high plant load factors (PLF) across its diverse generation fleet.
Infrastructure Growth: The company continues to invest in ultra-supercritical thermal technology alongside massive solar and wind parks to balance the national grid.

Minister Manohar Lal expressed his appreciation for the NTPC team, noting their "invaluable contribution" to the power sector and their alignment with the vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat) by 2047.