NTPC Limited Releases Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report for FY 2025-26
NTPC Limited filed its BRSR for FY 2025-26, disclosing a standalone total income of ₹1,69,724.60 crore and net worth of ₹1,74,865.25 crore, with operations across 34 states and union territories. Key sustainability highlights include total energy savings of 4,516.23 TJ, a 7.33% decline in total water consumption to 96,75,49,046 Kl, Scope 1 GHG emissions of 30,90,07,966.99 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, and SOx emissions declining by 22.28% to 12,47,429.06 metric tonnes. The company recorded zero confirmed bribery cases, zero data breaches, and CSR beneficiaries of 22,13,308 during FY 2025-26. Long-term targets include achieving 60 GW of renewable energy capacity and reducing energy intensity by 12%, both by FY 2032.
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NTPC Limited has submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for the financial year 2025-26 to the stock exchanges on August 4, 2026, in compliance with Regulation 34(2)(f) of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The report, prepared on a standalone basis covering the period April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026, has been independently assured by TUV India Private Limited under a reasonable assurance framework. The report is available on the company's website under the "Investors Update" section.
Entity Overview and Financial Parameters
Incorporated in 1975, NTPC Limited is headquartered at NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex, 7 Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi – 110003, with a Corporate Identification Number of L40101DL1975GOI007966. The company's paid-up capital stands at ₹9,696.67 crore. Key financial parameters disclosed under the CSR section for FY 2025-26 are as follows:
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| Turnover (Total Income): | ₹1,69,724.60 crore |
| Net Worth: | ₹1,74,865.25 crore |
| Paid-up Capital: | ₹9,696.67 crore |
| Reporting Boundary: | Standalone |
| Assurance Provider: | TUV India Private Limited |
| Type of Assurance: | Reasonable |
Operations and Business Activities
NTPC operates 36 locations nationally (34 operational plants, one under construction, and one under phased commissioning), with no international operations. The company serves customers across 34 states and union territories. Electricity generation and distribution accounts for 97.46% of total turnover, with the product-wise breakdown as follows:
| Product / Service: | % of Total Turnover |
|---|---|
| Power Generation from Coal: | 93.29% |
| Power Generation from Gas: | 3.07% |
| Power Generation from Hydro: | 0.75% |
| Power Generation from Solar: | 0.35% |
| Mining: | 0.01% |
| Consultancy: | 0.11% |
| Energy Trading: | 2.42% |
| Total: | 100% |
Exports as a percentage of total turnover for FY 2025-26 stood at 0.0029%. NTPC supplies electricity primarily to State Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs), State Electricity Boards, State Power Departments, Indian Railways, and private distribution companies through long-term power purchase arrangements.
Workforce and Inclusion
As at the end of FY 2025-26, NTPC's total workforce comprised 12,220 employees and 1,15,030 workers. The company's Board of Directors had 13 members, of whom 1 (7.69%) was female, while among 12 Key Management Personnel, 1 (8.33%) was female. Turnover rates for permanent employees and workers across three financial years are presented below:
| Category: | FY 2025-26 (Total) | FY 2024-25 (Total) | FY 2023-24 (Total) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent Employees: | 5.30% | 6.03% | 6.55% |
| Permanent Workers: | 9.63% | 10.41% | 10.64% |
The company reported 270 differently abled employees and 904 differently abled workers as at the end of FY 2025-26. Wellbeing expenditure as a percentage of total revenue was 1.11% in FY 2025-26, compared to 0.95% in FY 2024-25.
Environmental Performance
NTPC's environmental disclosures for FY 2025-26 reflect the company's ongoing efforts across energy, water, emissions, and waste management. Key environmental metrics are summarised below:
| Environmental Metric: | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Energy from Renewable Sources (TJ): | 16,339.18 | 6,004.50 |
| Total Energy from Non-Renewable Sources (TJ): | 33,90,984.38 | 36,02,629.96 |
| Total Energy Consumed (TJ): | 34,07,323.55 | 36,08,634.46 |
| Energy Intensity (TJ/GWh): | 9.658307094 | 9.67917242 |
| Total Water Consumption (Kl): | 96,75,49,046.55 | 1,04,41,20,245.69 |
| Water Intensity (Ltr/kWh): | 2.74 | 2.80 |
| Scope 1 GHG Emissions (Tonnes CO₂e): | 30,90,07,966.99 | 32,69,59,946.44 |
| Scope 2 GHG Emissions (Tonnes CO₂e): | 72,361.35 | 64,979.66 |
| GHG Intensity (gCO₂e/kWh): | 876.11 | 877.15 |
| Scope 3 GHG Emissions (Metric Tonnes CO₂e): | 1,05,88,637.77 | 19,73,049.64 |
| Total Waste Generated (Metric Tonnes): | 57,192.79 | 60,294.19 |
| NOx Emissions (Metric Tonnes): | 5,38,969.99 | 6,21,791.00 |
| SOx Emissions (Metric Tonnes): | 12,47,429.06 | 16,05,071.00 |
| Particulate Matter (Metric Tonnes): | 65,081.33 | 83,599.00 |
| Mercury (HAP) (Metric Tonnes): | 6.25 | 8.66 |
Total water consumption declined by 7.33% from FY 2024-25, attributed to enhanced water-use efficiency measures and increased recycling. SOx emissions reduced by 22.28% from FY 2024-25 following installation of Flue Gas Desulphurization (FGD) units. Renewable energy consumption increased by 172% largely on account of increased biomass use. Total energy saved in operations during FY 2025-26 was 4,516.23 TJ. NTPC has planted over 41 million trees cumulatively till March 31, 2026.
Safety Performance
NTPC's occupational health and safety management system is aligned with ISO 45001:2018. Key safety metrics for FY 2025-26 compared to FY 2024-25 are as follows:
| Safety Metric: | Category | FY 2025-26 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LTIFR (per million person-hours): | Employees | 0 | 0.091 |
| LTIFR (per million person-hours): | Workers | 0.063 | 0.097 |
| Total Recordable Work-Related Injuries: | Employees | 0 | 3 |
| Total Recordable Work-Related Injuries: | Workers | 15 | 29 |
| No. of Fatalities: | Employees | 0 | 0 |
| No. of Fatalities: | Workers | 4 | 4 |
Governance, Ethics, and Stakeholder Engagement
NTPC reported zero confirmed cases of bribery and corruption during FY 2025-26. The company holds ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management Systems certification and has an Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption (ABAC) Policy in place. Monetary penalties recorded during FY 2025-26 included a GST-related penalty of ₹1,31,358 and a separate GST order of ₹89,094 related to a mismatch in outward liability; no appeals were preferred in either case. No non-monetary penalties, imprisonment, or punishment were recorded.
NTPC's grievance redressal framework covers communities, investors, shareholders, employees, customers, and value chain partners. Community complaints filed during FY 2025-26 stood at 124, all resolved with zero pending at year-end, compared to 112 filed in FY 2024-25 with 10 pending. Investor grievances reduced significantly from 650 in FY 2024-25 to 2 in FY 2025-26, attributed to bonus and debentures that matured in March 2026. The company recorded zero data breaches during the reporting period.
Sustainability Targets and CSR
NTPC has embedded sustainability commitments across its business strategy, with the following key long-term targets:
- Renewable Energy: Achieve 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by FY 2032
- Energy Intensity: Reduce energy intensity by 12% by FY 2032
- Water Consumption: Reduce specific water consumption by 34% by FY 2032
- Afforestation: Plant 1 million tree saplings per year
- Community Beneficiaries: Increase cumulative beneficiaries of community development projects to 18 million people by FY 2032
- Health and Safety: Committed to reducing fatality rate to zero
- Ethics: Zero cases of adverse business ethics
CSR beneficiaries of community development projects during FY 2025-26 totalled 22,13,308, of whom approximately 80.94% were from vulnerable and marginalized groups. Procurement from MSMEs stood at 64.92% of total procurement by value, with SC/ST procurement at 1.02% and women entrepreneur procurement at 4.12% during FY 2025-26. The company is affiliated with 25 trade and industry chambers and associations, including FICCI and CII, all with national reach.
Historical Stock Returns for NTPC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.07% | -2.04% | -3.59% | -4.16% | +3.51% | +192.10% |
How will NTPC's heavy reliance on coal (93.29% of turnover) impact its ability to achieve the 60 GW renewable energy target by FY 2032 amidst rising carbon pricing risks?
What specific capital expenditure strategies is NTPC employing to offset the high costs associated with installing Flue Gas Desulphurization units and transitioning to biomass energy?
Given the significant year-over-year increase in Scope 3 emissions, what supply chain decarbonization initiatives will NTPC prioritize to meet its broader sustainability goals?
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