NHPC Share Price in Focus: Unit 4 of Subansiri Lower Hydro Project Declares Commercial Operations

NHPC Limited has announced the commencement of commercial operations for another unit at its Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, marking further progress in the multi-unit development. The update was disclosed under regulatory requirements and reflects ongoing capacity addition in the company’s hydro power portfolio.

Commercial Operations Update

NHPC has declared the Commercial Operation Date (CoD) of Unit 4, with a capacity of 250 MW, at the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project. The unit became operational from 00:00 hours on May 8, 2026.

The Subansiri Lower project has a total planned capacity of 2,000 MW, comprising eight units of 250 MW each, located across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Project Progress Status

With the commissioning of Unit 4, NHPC has now operationalised four units—Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3, and Unit 4—each with a capacity of 250 MW.

The remaining units of the project are expected to be commissioned in phases, with updates to be shared as progress continues.

Regulatory Disclosure

The company communicated this development under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Such disclosures are intended to keep market participants informed about material operational milestones.

NHPC Share Price Performance

Shares of NHPC Limited were trading at ₹83.07 on May 5, 2026, compared to the previous close of ₹83.28. This reflects a decline of ₹0.21 or 0.25% during the session.

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Conclusion

The declaration of commercial operations for Unit 4 at the Subansiri Lower project indicates continued progress in NHPC’s capacity expansion plans. As additional units are commissioned, the project is expected to contribute further to the company’s overall generation capacity.

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