Power major NTPC has been assigned an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating of Crisil ESG 62 [Category: Strong] by CRISIL ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited. The disclosure was made on September 22, 2026.

The rating agency is a SEBI-registered Category-I Subscriber-Pays ESG Rating provider. The company informed the stock exchanges pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Independent Assessment

NTPC clarified that it did not engage CRISIL ESG Ratings & Analytics Limited for the rating process. The report was prepared independently by the agency using information available in the public domain.

Key Details

The Company Secretary and Compliance Officer, Ritu Arora, signed the intimation letter issued from the corporate centre in New Delhi.

NTPC Limited appointed five chartered accountancy firms as joint statutory auditors for the financial year 2026-27. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India made the appointments on September 18, 2026.

The company disclosed the details under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The appointment follows a prior intimation sent to stock exchanges on September 8, 2026.

Auditors Appointed

The five firms appointed for the term are:

Firm Profiles

M/s. Hem Sandeep & Co., established in 1989, holds over 37 years of experience. The firm specializes in power sector audits, with engagements including Air India, Powergrid, and Coal India. It is empaneled with the RBI as a Category-I firm and the C&AG for major audits.

M/s. OP Bagla & Co., founded in 1967 and converted to an LLP in 2018, brings over 59 years of experience. The firm serves a diverse client base ranging from retail businesses to large industrial undertakings.

M/s. Laxminiwas & Co., established in 1977, has more than 49 years of legacy. With 18 partners and over 30 chartered accountants, the firm operates across five cities. It is part of the KSL Network Alliance.

M/s. PSD & Associates, headquartered in Jaipur but operating from New Delhi among other hubs, was established in 1988. The firm holds a Category-I empanelment with the C&AG (Ranking #36 for 2022-23). Its past statutory audit engagements include NTPC Limited, ONGC, and PNB.

M/s. Laldash & Co., based in Bhubaneswar, was established in 1989. The firm has over 30 years of experience handling PSUs and government organizations in Odisha.