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ABOUT THE COMPANY
NTPC, the largest power Company in India, was setup in 1975 to accelerate power development
in the country. It is among the world’s largest and most efficient power generation companies. In
Forbes list of World’s 2000 Largest Companies for the year 2007, NTPC occupies 411th place.
Figure-1 A View of Badarpur Thermal Power Station, ew Delhi
NTPC has installed capacity of 29,394 MW. It has 15 coal based power s tations (23,395 MW), 7
gas based power stations (3,955 MW) and 4 power stations in Joint Ventures (1,794 MW). The
company has power generating facilities in all major regions of the country. It plans to be a
75,000 MW company by 2017.
NTPC has gone beyond the thermal power generation. It has diversified into
hydro power, coal mining, power equipment manufacturing, oil & gas exploration, power
trading & distribution . NTPC is now in the entire power value chain and is poised to become an Integrated Power Major. NTPC's share on 31 Mar 2008 in the total installed capacity of the country was 19.1% and it contributed 28.50% of the total power generation of the country during 2007-08. NTPC has set new benchmarks for the power industry both in the area of power plant construction and operations.
With its experience and expertise in the power sector, NTPC is extending consultancy service
to various organizations in the power business. It provides consultancy in the area of power
plant constructions and power generation to companies in India and abroad.
In November 2004, NTPC came out with its Initial Public Offering (IPO) consisting of 5.25% as
fresh issue and 5.25% as offer for sale by Government of India. NTPC thus became a listed
company with Government holding 89.5% of the equity share capital and rest held by
Institutional Investors and Public. The issue was a resounding success. NTPC is among the
largest five companies in India in terms of market capitalization.
Recognizing its excellent performance and vast potential, Government of the India has identified
NTPC as one of the jewels of Public Sector 'Navratnas'- a potential global giant. Inspired by its
glorious past and vibrant present, NTPC is well on its way to realize its vision of being "A world
class integrated power major, powering India's growth, with increasing global presence".
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VISION
A world class integrated power major, powering India's growth with increasing global presence.
Mission
Develop and provide reliable power related products and services at competitive prices,
Integrating multiple e nergy resources with innovative & Eco-friendly technologies and
contribution to the society