NTPC Commissions New Solar Project in Rajasthan Expanding Renewable Capacity

NTPC share price is likely to be in focus after the state-owned power giant announced the successful commissioning of 193 MW out of the planned 245 MW capacity at its Nokh Solar PV Project in Rajasthan. With this development, NTPC’s total installed and commercial capacity has risen to 59,606 MW on a standalone basis and 80,708 MW at the group level. The commissioning marks a significant step in NTPC’s renewable energy expansion and was officially declared operational from midnight on June 9, 2025, according to a regulatory filing.

NTPC Commissions 193 MW of Nokh Solar Project

State-owned National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) has successfully commissioned 193 MW out of the 245 MW capacity at Plot 3 of the Nokh Solar PV Project located in Rajasthan. The total project capacity is 3×245 MW. This commissioning strengthens NTPC’s renewable energy portfolio and marks a step forward in solar power generation within the country.

According to NTPC’s exchange filing, “In terms of Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, we wish to inform you that consequent upon successful commissioning, 193 MW out of 245 MW capacity at Plot-3 of NTPC's Nokh Solar PV Project (3x245MW), Rajasthan, is declared on Commercial Operation w.e.f. 00:00 Hrs. of 09.06.2025.”

Following this, the total installed and commercial capacity of NTPC now stands at 59606 MW and 80708 MW, respectively, on a standalone and group basis.

NTPC Share Price Performance

NTPC share price Limited climbed 1.17% to close at ₹332.50 apiece on Friday, June 6. As per the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the total market capitalisation of NTPC stands at ₹3,22,754 crore.

Over the past week, the NTPC share price fell by 0.42%. In the last 1 year, the stock delivered a negative return of 4.90%. However, the long-term trajectory remains positive:

• 2-Year Return: 89.87%
   
• 3-Year Return: 114.53%
   
• 5-Year Return: 239.64%
   
• 10-Year Return: 185.12%

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NTPC Dividend Distribution

For the financial year, NTPC has declared a dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share. In the previous year, the company distributed dividends on 3 occasions:

• ₹2.25 in February
   
• ₹3.25 in August
   
• ₹2.50 in October

Conclusion

The commissioning of 193 MW solar capacity at the Nokh Solar PV Project reinforces NTPC’s ongoing commitment to renewable energy development in India. With increasing installed capacity and consistent shareholder returns through dividends and bonuses, NTPC continues to be a significant player in the country’s power sector.

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