NHPC resumes commercial operation of two Teesta-V units
NHPC Limited resumed commercial generation of two units at Teesta-V Power Station in Sikkim on July 13, 2026. Unit#1 and Unit#2, each with a capacity of 170 MW, synchronized with the grid and began operations as per power scheduling. The commercial generation of the third unit will be communicated later.

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NHPC Limited resumed commercial generation of two units at its Teesta-V Power Station in Sikkim on July 13, 2026. Unit#1 and Unit#2, each with a capacity of 170 MW, began operations after synchronizing with the grid at 17:00 Hrs. The resumption follows compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations & Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
The Teesta-V Power Station has a total installed capacity of 3 X 170 MW. With two units now operational, the company has indicated that the commercial generation of the remaining Unit#3 will be notified in due course. The power scheduling for the resumed units is currently active.
Operational Details
The following table outlines the status of the units at the Teesta-V Power Station:
| Unit | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Unit#1 | 170 MW | Commercial operation resumed on 13 Jul 2026 |
| Unit#2 | 170 MW | Commercial operation resumed on 13 Jul 2026 |
| Unit#3 | 170 MW | Status to be intimated |
The company filed the disclosure with BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. Rupa Deb, Company Secretary, signed the intimation on July 13, 2026.
Historical Stock Returns for NHPC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.41% | +0.25% | +5.89% | -2.71% | -10.91% | +204.19% |
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