NHPC Raises ₹1,945 Crore via Bonds; Stock in Focus Despite 52% Profit Drop

NHPC share price is in focus after the state-run power company raised ₹1,945 crore through bonds. According to a stock exchange filing, the company issued Unsecured, Redeemable, Non-Convertible, Non-Cumulative, and Taxable 6.86% AF Series Bonds 2040 on a private placement basis on May 6, 2025.

Stock Performance

NHPC shares closed 3.60% lower at ₹81.62 on Tuesday on the BSE. The company’s market capitalisation stands at ₹82,007 crore.

• The stock has fallen 20% over the past year, but gained 79% in the last two years.
• It hit a 52-week high of ₹118.85 on July 15, 2024, and a 52-week low of ₹71.01 on February 12, 2025.

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Q3 FY25 Financial Performance

For the third quarter ended December 31, 2024:

• Net profit dropped 52.5% YoY to ₹231 crore from ₹486.7 crore.

• Revenue rose 11.3% to ₹2,286.8 crore from ₹2,055.5 crore YoY.

• EBITDA increased 35.8% to ₹1,021.5 crore from ₹752.1 crore in the same period last year.

About NHPC

NHPC Limited generates and sells bulk power to various utilities. Apart from power generation, the company is also involved in:

• Project management and construction contracts

• Consultancy services

• Power trading

Its major power stations include Salal, Dulhasti, Kishanganga, Nimoo Bazgo, Chutak, Tanakpur, and Chamera among others.

Conclusion

Despite a weak quarterly profit, NHPC’s fundraising shows strong investor interest and may support future expansion. Investors will watch how the capital is deployed and whether the stock can regain momentum.

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