FII Stake Increases In India's Largest Power Generator As Company Commissions 34.4 MW Solar Project
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NTPC has declared commercial operation of a 34.4 MW tranche of its Ramagundam Solar PV Project, taking the group's installed capacity to 90,807 MW.
✨ Key Takeaways
On Friday's afternoon session, Indian equity benchmarks traded lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index declining 0.83 per cent to 23,661.55. Power sector stocks remained in focus amid ongoing capacity additions across the renewable energy segment. In this space, NTPC share price were trading at Rs 389.75 on May 29, 2026, down 2.11 per cent from the previous close of Rs 398.15.
NTPC Commissions Additional Solar Capacity
NTPC Limited announced the commercial operation of a 34.4 MW second-part capacity of its 176 MW Ramagundam Solar PV Project located in Telangana. The newly commissioned capacity became operational with effect from May 29, 2026, following successful completion and testing of the project tranche.
The commissioning forms part of the phased development of the 176 MW solar project and further strengthens NTPC's renewable energy portfolio in Telangana, one of India's major power generation hubs.
NTPC Installed Capacity Crosses 90 GW
Following the commissioning of the additional solar capacity, NTPC Group's total installed capacity has increased to 90,807 MW. The company's commercial capacity has also risen to 88,927 MW.
The latest addition contributes to NTPC's ongoing renewable energy expansion strategy as the company continues to diversify its generation mix through solar, wind and other clean energy projects alongside its conventional power generation portfolio.
NTPC Renewable Energy Expansion Continues
The Ramagundam Solar PV Project is an important component of NTPC's renewable energy development pipeline. The phased commissioning approach allows the company to progressively bring capacity online while supporting India's transition towards cleaner energy sources.
The commissioning adds incremental solar generation capacity and reflects NTPC's continued focus on expanding its renewable energy footprint through both standalone projects and group-level initiatives.
NTPC Shareholding Pattern
As of March 2026, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) increased their stake in NTPC to 16.54 per cent from 16.24 per cent in the previous quarter. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) held 29.13 per cent compared with 29.19 per cent in December 2025.
About NTPC
NTPC Ltd is India's largest integrated power company with operations spanning power generation, trading, coal mining and renewable energy. The company plays a significant role in India's electricity sector through a diversified portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar and wind power assets.
As of March 31, 2025, NTPC Group had 11 subsidiaries and 16 joint ventures, including two international joint ventures. During FY25, the group generated 438.68 billion units of electricity and operated an installed capacity of 78.61 GW, making it one of the country's largest power producers.
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