NTPC signs pact with Mahagenco to acquire 1,350 MW Sinnar power plant
News by Aliceblue News Desk
13 Jan 2026

Introduction
Leading power generation companies acquired Sinnar Thermal Power Limited for ₹3,800.14 crore, adding 1,350 MW coal-based capacity, increasing total installed group capacity to 86,987 MW.
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Share price movement of NTPC
On January 12, 2026, NTPC Ltd opened at ₹336.10, up 0.62% from its previous close of ₹336.05. The stock reached a high of ₹340.55 (1.34%) and a low of ₹333.55 (−0.73%). By 11:02 AM, it traded at ₹339.85, a 1.13% increase, with a market cap of ₹3,29,541.20 crore.
NTPC and MAHAGENCO Acquire STPL
NTPC Limited and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company (MAHAGENCO) signed a Shareholder Agreement on January 9, 2026, to acquire Sinnar Thermal Power Limited (STPL) under CIRP.
STPL owns a 5×270 MW (1,350 MW) coal-based thermal power plant in Sinnar, Nashik, Maharashtra. The NCLT approved the resolution plan on November 28, 2025, enabling the acquisition to proceed.
The acquisition will be completed in cash by February 26, 2026, at a total cost of ₹3,800.14 crore. NTPC group’s installed capacity will reach 86,987 MW, with commercial capacity at 85,907 MW.
Stock performance of NTPC for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
NTPC Ltd delivered a 4.16% decline over the past week, fell 1.88% in the past 6 months, and gained 9.00% over the past 1 year.
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Shareholding pattern of NTPC
| Particulars | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 |
| Promoter | 51.10% | 51.10% | 51.10% |
| FII | 16.40% | 16.10% | 17.80% |
| DII | 29.10% | 29.00% | 27.30% |
| Public | 3.50% | 3.80% | 3.80% |
About NTPC
NTPC Ltd (NSE: NTPC) generates and sells bulk power to state utilities and provides consultancy, project management, energy trading, oil and gas exploration, and coal mining services.
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FAQs
Q: Why is NTPC Ltd share price rising today?
A: NTPC Ltd and MAHAGENCO acquired Sinnar Thermal Power Limited for ₹3,800.14 crore, adding 1,350 MW coal-based capacity to the NTPC group.
Q: What is NTPC Ltd’s main business focus?
A: NTPC Ltd focuses on generation and sale of bulk power, and provides consultancy, project management, energy trading, oil, gas, and coal mining services.
Q: What is the 52-week high and low of NTPC Ltd stock?
A: The 52-week high of NTPC Ltd stock is ₹371.10, and the 52-week low is ₹292.70.

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