NTPC: Plugging into a new phase of growth

The power generator is riding on the back of stable earnings and better demand along with its increasing footprint in the renewable space

Jitendra Kumar Gupta
June 02, 2023 / 10:39 AM IST
NTPC: Plugging into a new phase of growth

NTPC’s drive to build a green-energy portfolio and expand capacities over the last two years are now paying off as demand increases and the availability of domestic coal remains low.

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Quarterly performance largely backed by improved realisations
Medium-term triggers China plus and protectionist measures for tyre industry
Valuations not inexpensive; but improved medium-term outlook

Highlights Business improving with strong growth in revenues led by higher generation Meaningful capex and capacity additions to support growth in the coming years Easing of coal prices and domestic availability could support margins Reasonably valued at 1 time fiscal 2025 estimated book value   NTPC’s drive to build a green-energy portfolio and expand capacities over the last two years are now paying off as demand increases and the availability of domestic coal remains low. In fiscal 2023, NTPC incurred a capex of close to...