NTPC Greenlights ₹20,457 Crore Lara Super Thermal Power Expansion
New Delhi, July 11, 2026: NTPC Limited has approved an investment of ₹20,456.70 crore for the Lara Super Thermal Power Project Stage III (2x800 MW). The decision was taken during the company's Board meeting held on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
The new project will add 1,600 MW of power generation capacity through two 800 MW units. This expansion is expected to help meet India's growing electricity demand and strengthen the country's power supply.
According to NTPC's stock exchange filing, the project has been approved at an estimated cost of ₹20,456.70 crore. The company shared the information with both the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Board meeting started at 3:20 PM and ended at 5:00 PM. The announcement was signed by Ritu Arora, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of NTPC Limited.
NTPC is India's largest power generation company and continues to invest in new projects to support the country's rising energy needs. The approval of the Lara Super Thermal Power Project Stage III is another important step in expanding its power generation capacity.
Key Highlights
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Company: NTPC Limited
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Project: Lara Super Thermal Power Project Stage III
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Capacity: 2 × 800 MW (1,600 MW)
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Investment Approved: ₹20,456.70 crore
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Approval Date: July 11, 2026
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Disclosure: SEBI Regulation 30
The project is expected to play an important role in improving power availability and supporting India's future energy requirements.
Source: NTPC regulatory filing with BSE and NSE.
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