NHPC Limited , a Navratna Enterprise under the Government of India, has declared the Commercial Operation Date (CoD) of Unit#4 (250 MW) of its Subansiri Lower HE Project, effective from 00:00 hours on 08.05.2026. With this commissioning, the total operational capacity at the Subansiri Lower HE Project has reached 1,000 MW, with four of the eight planned units now declared commercial. The disclosure was made in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, and follows a series of earlier communications to stock exchanges dating back to 05.10.2023.

Subansiri Lower HE Project: Unit#4 Commissioned

The Subansiri Lower HE Project is a 2000 MW hydroelectric project configured as 8x250 MW, situated across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. With the commissioning of Unit#4, NHPC has now declared the CoD of four of the eight units at this project, cumulatively accounting for 1,000 MW of operational capacity. The following table summarises the units for which CoD has been declared:

The CoD of Unit#4 was declared effective from 00:00 hours on 08.05.2026, as communicated by the Company Secretariat of NHPC from its office in Faridabad, Haryana.

Project Overview

The Subansiri Lower HE Project has a total installed capacity of 2000 MW, comprising eight generating units of 250 MW each. The project spans the states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Key project parameters are outlined below:

Remaining Units

NHPC has stated that the CoD of the remaining units of the Subansiri Lower HE Project will be intimated in due course. The company has been providing regular updates on the commissioning progress of this project since October 2023, with communications issued on multiple dates including 05.10.2023, 13.10.2023, 22.05.2024, 20.08.2024, 22.10.2024, 26.12.2024, 26.05.2025, 30.06.2025, 10.10.2025, 03.12.2025, 18.12.2025, 21.12.2025, 30.01.2026, and 17.03.2026.

NHPC Limited has officially filed regulatory notification with stock exchanges regarding the planned retirement of two Executive Directors due to superannuation. The state-owned power generation company submitted the disclosure under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, specifically Regulation 30, which mandates transparency in senior management changes.

Official Filing Details

The company filed the notification with reference number NH/CS/199, signed by Company Secretary Rupa Deb. The document was digitally signed and submitted to both major stock exchanges where NHPC shares are listed.

Executive Directors' Retirement

The notification confirms that both Executive Directors will cease their positions simultaneously upon reaching superannuation age. The company has provided advance notice to ensure proper succession planning and regulatory compliance.

Stock Exchange Compliance

The formal notification was submitted to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited, demonstrating NHPC's commitment to regulatory transparency. The filing includes bilingual content in English and Hindi, reflecting the company's inclusive communication approach.

Corporate Governance Framework

As a Government of India Navratna Enterprise, NHPC maintains stringent corporate governance standards. The advance notification provides stakeholders with transparency regarding leadership transitions and demonstrates the company's structured approach to human resource management. The proactive disclosure ensures market participants have adequate information about upcoming changes in the senior management structure.