NTPC Board Approves ₹20,456.70 Crore Investment for 1,600 MW Lara Power Project Stage-III
NTPC Limited's Board approved an investment of ₹20,456.70 Crore for the Lara Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III, adding 1,600 MW (2x800 MW) to its thermal generation portfolio. The approval was granted at a Board meeting on July 11, 2026, with the disclosure made under SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
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NTPC Limited has approved an investment of ₹20,456.70 Crore for the Lara Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-III. The project involves a capacity addition of 2x800 MW, totalling 1,600 MW. The approval was granted during a Board meeting held on July 11, 2026.
The investment is sanctioned at the current estimated cost for the thermal power project. The Board meeting, which commenced at 3:20 P.M. and concluded at 5:00 P.M., also deliberated on other agenda items.
Project Details
The Lara Super Thermal Power Project Stage-III represents a significant expansion in the company's thermal power generation portfolio. The following table outlines the key financial and capacity details of the approved investment:
| Project Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name: | Lara Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-III |
| Total Capacity: | 1,600 MW (2x800 MW) |
| Investment Cost: | ₹20,456.70 Crore |
| Approval Date: | July 11, 2026 |
The disclosure was made under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Ritu Arora, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer, signed the regulatory filing.
Historical Stock Returns for NTPC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +1.03% | +1.00% | -2.54% | -5.46% | +4.58% | +194.61% |
What is the expected timeline for the commissioning of the 1,600 MW capacity?
How will this significant capital outlay impact NTPC's debt-to-equity ratio in the coming quarters?
What fuel supply agreements have been secured to support the operations of Stage-III?
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