NTPC Plans 244 GW Capacity Expansion by 2037 with ₹7 Lakh Crore Investment

NTPC Limited has outlined a long-term expansion roadmap aimed at significantly increasing its power generation capacity by 2037, backed by a substantial capital investment, as per news reports. 

Capacity Expansion Roadmap and About the Company  

NTPC has planned to raise its installed capacity to 244 GW by 2037, with an interim target of 149 GW by 2032. The company currently has 32 GW of capacity under different stages of construction.  

At present, NTPC’s group-level operational capacity stands at over 85,000 MW, including the recent addition of 359.58 MW from solar projects developed by its subsidiaries in Gujarat and Rajasthan. 

NTPC Limited is India’s largest power generation company operating under the Ministry of Power, with a diversified portfolio spanning thermal, hydro, solar and wind energy.  

The company supplies nearly one-fourth of the country’s electricity demand and plays a key role in strengthening energy security while supporting India’s transition towards cleaner and more sustainable power sources. 

Investment Plan and Strategic Focus 

The expansion roadmap involves an estimated capital expenditure of ₹7 lakh crore. The investment will support growth across multiple segments, including energy storage systems, pumped storage projects, nuclear power, green hydrogen, and chemicals.  

Operating under the Ministry of Power, NTPC is India’s largest power generation company and currently meets nearly one-fourth of the country’s electricity demand through a mix of conventional and green energy sources.  

The planned expansion reinforces its central role in India’s energy transition and power security. 

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NTPC Share Price Performance  

As of December 19, 2025, at 12:50 PM, NTPC share price is trading at ₹318.35 per share, reflecting a decline of 0.047% from the previous closing price. Over the past month, the stock has declined by 2.53%. The stock's 52-week high stands at ₹320 per share, while its low is ₹317.5 per share. 

Conclusion  

NTPC’s long-term roadmap underscores its ambition to remain central to India’s power sector. With large-scale investments in renewables, storage, nuclear and emerging technologies, the company aims to strengthen energy security, support decarbonisation goals, and meet rising electricity demand while maintaining its leadership position over the coming decades nationwide and sustainably. 

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