FII Stake Increases: President Of India-Backed Renewable Energy Company Achieves Full Commissioning Of 1,200 MW Khavda Solar Project

On Wednesday, the Indian equity benchmarks ended marginally lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index closing down 0.03 per cent at 23,907.15. Power and renewable energy stocks remained in focus following project commissioning updates and capacity expansion announcements. In this segment, NTPC share price ended higher by 2.17 per cent at Rs 398.15 as company reports the completed the full commissioning of its 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project in Gujarat.

NTPC Completes 1,200 MW Khavda Solar Project

NTPC Limited announced that the final 105 MW capacity tranche of the 1,200 MW Khavda-II Solar PV Project has been declared commercially operational with effect from May 28, 2026. The declaration marks the commissioning of the eighth and final phase of the project.

The disclosure was made by NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited. The project is being executed by NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a step-down subsidiary of NTPC through NGEL.

NTPC Group Capacity Crosses 90 GW

Following the operationalisation of the entire 1,200 MW project, NTPC Group’s total installed capacity has increased to 90,773 MW.

The company stated that the Group’s commercial capacity now stands at 88,893 MW. The commissioning further strengthens NTPC’s renewable energy portfolio as the company continues expanding its clean energy capacity alongside conventional power operations.

Renewable Energy Expansion

The Khavda-II Solar PV Project forms part of NTPC’s broader renewable energy expansion strategy being implemented through its green energy subsidiaries. The company continues to focus on scaling solar, hydro, green hydrogen and other clean energy initiatives as part of its long-term energy transition plans.

Stock Performance

NTPC Ltd shares ended Wednesday’s trading session at Rs 398.15, up 2.17 per cent from the previous close of Rs 389.45. The stock’s 52-week high and low stood at Rs 410.20 and Rs 318.60, respectively. The stock has delivered returns of 17.48 per cent over the last one year and around 128.10 per cent over the last three years.

Shareholding Pattern

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) increased stake in NTPC Ltd to 16.54 per cent from 16.24 per cent in the previous quarter. Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) marginally reduced stake to 29.13 per cent from 29.19 per cent.

About The Company

NTPC Limited is India’s largest integrated power company with presence across thermal, hydro and renewable energy generation, coal mining, energy trading and emerging clean technologies. The Group also operates in green hydrogen, electric mobility infrastructure, consultancy and waste-to-energy businesses.