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NTPC adds 5 MW at Bhilai Solar, total capacity hits 86,729 MW

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17 Feb 2026

NTPC adds 5 MW at Bhilai Solar, total capacity hits 86,729 MW

Introduction

Leading power company added 5 MW capacity at Maroda Reservoir-I Solar Project in Bhilai, raising total installed and commercial capacity across its group to 87,809 MW.

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Share price movement of NTPC

On February 17, 2026, NTPC Ltd opened at ₹369.55, up 0.12% from its previous close of ₹369.10. The stock reached a high of ₹369.55 (0.12%) and a low of ₹366.80. By 11:45 AM, it traded at ₹367.15, a 0.53% decrease, with a market cap of ₹3,56,013.10 crore.

NSPCL Adds 5 MW Solar

NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL), a joint venture company of NTPC Limited, declared commercial operation of an additional 5 MW capacity at Maroda Reservoir-I Solar Power Project in Bhilai in January 2026.

With this addition, NTPC group’s total installed capacity reaches 87,809 MW, and total commercial capacity rises to 86,729 MW, strengthening its renewable energy portfolio across India.

Stock performance of NTPC for period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year

NTPC Ltd delivered a 0.60% return over the past week and gained 8.94% in the past six months. The stock rose 22.1% over the past one year.

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Shareholding pattern of NTPC

ParticularsDec 2025Sep 2025Jun 2025
Promoter51.10%51.10%51.10%
FII16.20%16.40%16.10%
DII29.30%29.10%29.00%
Public3.30%3.50%3.80%

About NTPC

NTPC Ltd (NSE: NTPC) generates and sells bulk power to state utilities. It also provides consultancy, project management, energy trading, oil and gas exploration, and coal mining services.

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Disclaimer: The above article is written for educational purposes, and the companies’ data mentioned in the article may change with respect to time. The securities quoted are exemplary and are not recommendatory.

FAQs

Q: Why is NTPC Ltd share price in focus today?

A: NSPCL commissioned 5 MW additional capacity at Maroda Reservoir-I Solar Project, raising NTPC Ltd total installed capacity to 87,809 MW.

Q: What is NTPC Ltd main business focus?

A: NTPC Ltd focuses on generation and sale of bulk power, along with consultancy, project management, energy trading, and coal and oil exploration.

Q: What are the 52-week high and low of NTPC Ltd stock?

A: NTPC Ltd stock recorded a 52-week high of ₹372.00 and a 52-week low of ₹292.70.

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