NHPC's Financial Leap: Record Profits and Historic Expansion

State-owned NHPC reported an impressive leap in financial performance, with its consolidated net profit soaring over 68% to reach Rs 1,549.42 crore in the March quarter of 2025-26, fueled by a rise in revenues. Compared to the same period last year, the profit was Rs 919.63 crore, according to the company's exchange filing on Friday.

In addition to strong financial results, NHPC expanded its capacity significantly. For FY 2025-26, the company added a total of 1850 MW, which includes projects like Subansiri Lower (750 MW), Parbati-II (800 MW), and Karnisar Solar (300 MW). This expansion marks the highest capacity addition in any fiscal year in its history.

The company also announced a final dividend of 21 paise per equity share for the fiscal year. Its total income rose to Rs 3,120.52 crore from Rs 2,557.71 crore in the fourth quarter of 2024-25, with an annual net profit climbing to Rs 4,220.46 crore from Rs 3,411.73 crore. Currently, NHPC and its subsidiaries have an installed capacity of 9333 MW from 31 power stations, with an additional 9204 MW under construction and more projects in various clearance stages.

(With inputs from agencies.)