NTPC plans ₹5,800 Cr BESS project alongside fresh ₹3,173 Cr bet on thermal JV, here’s detailsNTPC plans ₹5,800 Cr BESS project alongside fresh ₹3,173 Cr bet on thermal JV, here’s details

Introduction

Leading power producer approved ₹5,821.90 crore for a 4.70 GWh Battery Energy Storage System and ₹3,173.67 crore equity in Meja Stage-II expansion project.

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Share price movement of NTPC

On March 30, 2026, NTPC Limited opened at ₹373.60, down 0.87% from its previous close of ₹375.90. The stock reached a high of ₹377.70 (0.71%) and a low of ₹373.60. By 11:41 AM, it traded at ₹375.40, a 0.13% decrease, with a market cap of ₹3,64,012.85 crore.

NTPC Approves Major Energy Investments

The Board of Directors of NTPC Limited approved a ₹5,821.90 crore investment in a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) with a total capacity of 4.70 GWh. The decision was made on March 28, 2026.

NTPC also approved an additional equity commitment of ₹3,173.67 crore in Meja Urja Nigam Private Limited. The JV with UPRVUNL will fund Meja Super Thermal Power Project Stage-II (3×800 MW).

With this investment, NTPC’s total equity in MUNPL will reach ₹5,000 crore. The release of additional equity will depend on UPRVUNL’s proportionate contribution. The shareholding structure remains 50:50.

MUNPL, incorporated on April 2, 2008, operates Meja Stage-I (2×660 MW). Its turnover for FY 2024-25 was ₹5,099 crore. The Stage-II project is expected to complete by 2029-30.

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

NTPC Ltd delivered a 1-week return of 0.87%, a 6-month return of 10.4%, and a 1-year return of 5.05%.

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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%	4%

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