NTPC Posts 11% Rise in Q1 Profit Despite Revenue Dip, Accelerates Expansion in Clean Energy

NTPC, India’s largest power generator, delivered a resilient performance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2025-26, reporting an 11% jump in consolidated net profit to ₹6,108 crore for the April–June period compared to ₹5,506 crore in the same quarter last year. This growth comes even as revenue dipped, reflecting the company’s ability to manage costs and operational efficiency in a challenging marketplace. On a standalone basis, profit after tax rose 6% year-on-year to ₹4,775 crore, despite a 2.4% drop in total income to ₹43,333 crore.

The company’s consolidated total income for the quarter reached ₹47,821 crore, a decrease of 3.8% over last year, primarily due to a marginal decline in power demand and trading revenues.However, NTPC reported an increase in other income and demonstrated effective cost control, notably reducing fuel expenses to ₹24,973 crore from ₹27,845 crore a year ago.Operationally, NTPC’s coal-fired stations achieved a plant load factor of 75.16%, outperforming the national average and underlining the group’s strong core generation capability. NTPC’s installed capacity expanded to 83 GW, up from 76 GW a year ago, reinforcing its leadership in India’s energy sector and supporting the government’s broader electrification goals.

Beyond its financials, NTPC reaffirmed its commitment to future growth with ambitious plans for clean energy. The company highlighted progress in developing a 21,240 MW pumped storage portfolio and set its sights on leading the nuclear power buildout in alignment with India’s net-zero target. Shareholders also received news of the board reappointing Gurdeep Singh as Chairman & Managing Director, signaling continuity in leadership as NTPC navigates a rapidly evolving energy landscape. The stock responded favorably, closing up nearly 1% on earnings optimism and strong execution.