NTPC, MAHAGENCO buy 1,350 MW Sinnar plant; total capacity nears 88 GW
News by Aliceblue News Desk
26 Feb 2026

Introduction
Leading Indian power consortium completed acquisition of 1,350 MW Sinnar Thermal Power Plant in Maharashtra. The addition raises total group installed capacity to 88,132 MW.
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Share price movement of NTPC
On February 25, 2026, NTPC Ltd opened at ₹382.25, down 0.13% from its previous close of ₹382.75. The stock reached a high of ₹388.50 (1.50%) and a low of ₹382.25. By 12:30 PM, it traded at ₹385.50, a 0.72% increase, with a market cap of ₹3,73,758.00 crore.
NTPC-MAHAGENCO Completes STPL Acquisition
The Consortium of NTPC Limited and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Limited (MAHAGENCO) has completed the acquisition of Sinnar Thermal Power Limited (STPL) on February 24, 2026.
STPL, previously under Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, owns a coal-based thermal power plant of 5×270 MW (1,350 MW) capacity located at Sinnar, Nashik, Maharashtra. The acquisition followed the NCLT-approved resolution plan.
With this acquisition, the total installed capacity of the NTPC group rises to 88,132 MW, while the commercial capacity stands at 87,052 MW, strengthening NTPC’s operational and generation portfolio.
Stock performance of NTPC for period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
NTPC Ltd gained 3.90% over the past week, rose 16.8% in the past 6 months, and increased 20.1% over the past 1 year.
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Shareholding pattern of NTPC
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Promoter | 51.10% | 51.10% | 51.10% |
| FII | 16.20% | 16.40% | 16.10% |
| DII | 29.30% | 29.10% | 29.00% |
| Public | 3.30% | 3.50% | 3.80% |
About NTPC
NTPC Ltd (NSE: NTPC) is a leading power company engaged in generation and sale of bulk electricity, consultancy, project management, energy trading, oil and gas exploration, and coal mining.
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FAQs
Q: Why is NTPC Ltd share price rising today?
A: NTPC and MAHAGENCO complete acquisition of 1,350 MW Sinnar Thermal Power Plant, raising NTPC group’s total installed capacity to 88,132 MW.
Q: What is NTPC Ltd’s main business focus?
A: NTPC primarily generates and sells bulk power to state utilities. It also provides consultancy, project management, energy trading, oil, and coal mining services.
Q: What are the 52-week high and low of NTPC Ltd stock?
A: NTPC stock 52-week high is ₹388.50, and the 52-week low is ₹306.70.

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