The state-run NTPC on Saturday reported an almost 41 per cent jump in its consolidated net profit to roughly ₹7,351 crore, helped by improved power generation and operational efficiency measures.
The net profit of the country’s largest power generator rose by 7 per cent on a sequential basis.
The Maharatna company reported a consolidated total income of around ₹54,716 crore in Q2 FY27, compared to ₹51,142 crore in Q1 FY27 and ₹45,262 crore in Q2 FY26.
Its consolidated total expenses rose to ₹48,059 crore in Q2 FY27 (from ₹43,130 crore in Q1 FY27 and ₹40,218 crore in Q2 FY26. Fuel costs increased to ₹28,628.19 crore from ₹23,062.34 crore during the same period.
“The strong performance was supported by a 73 per cent increase in profits from subsidiary companies, which rose to ₹1,990 crore in Q2 FY27 from ₹1,149 crore in Q2 FY26,” NTPC said.
For the half year ended September 30, 2026, NTPC’s consolidated net profit increased to ₹14,247 crore from ₹11,334 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting a growth of almost 26 per cent.
During H1 FY27, NTPC’s coal stations achieved a plant load factor of 75.11 per cent, significantly higher than the rest of India’s coal PLF of 68.35 per cent.
The Board of Directors of NTPC has declared the first interim dividend at the rate of 30 per cent of the paid-up equity share capital, amounting to ₹3 per share for FY27.
Published on October 31, 2026
