NTPC aims ₹7 lakh crore investment by FY32, targets 149 GW capacity.

* NTPC plans to invest approximately ₹7 lakh crore by FY32 in areas like PSP (Pumped Storage Projects), green chemicals, and BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems). * The company has revised its capacity target to 149 GW by FY32, up from the earlier goal of 130 GW. * RBI has allowed NTPC to raise ECB (External Commercial Borrowings) up to US$1 billion to finance capex requirements. * NTPC has commissioned two units of pumped hydro of 250 MW each and expects the full 1000 MW capacity of THDC to be operational by October end. * NTPC is targeting 50 million tons of captive coal mining this year, compared to 45 million tons last year. * NTPC has paid an interim dividend of ₹5 in two tranches of ₹2.5 each and recommended a final dividend of ₹3.35, subject to shareholder approval, bringing the total dividend to ₹8.35, approximately 42% of the profit. * NTPC expects the foundation stone for the Mahi Banswara project (4x700 MW in a joint venture with NPCIL) to be laid in the second part of next month. * NTPC plans to add around 26 GW of coal-based plants to its existing 62 GW, reaching 88-89 GW in the next five years, with work ongoing on approximately 16.5-17 GW. * NTPC is working on carbon dioxide battery technology and has won a green ammonia bid, expanding into green chemicals and hydrogen derivatives. * CMD Mentioned that, for FY25 NTPC has paid interim dividend of INR 5, and this was in the two tranches of INR 2.5 each and further Board of Directors have recommended final dividend of INR 3.35 subject to the shareholders’ approval in the upcoming AGM. With this , the total dividend will become INR 8.35 which is approximately 42% of our profit.