NTPC Limited has successfully uprated two units at its Dadri Thermal Power Station, marking another milestone in the company's capacity expansion efforts. The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) approved the enhancement of Unit no. 5 and 6 from their original capacity of 490 MW each to 500 MW each, effective April 7, 2026.

Capacity Enhancement Details

The uprating represents a strategic improvement in operational efficiency at the Dadri facility. The enhancement adds a total of 20 MW to the station's generating capacity, demonstrating NTPC's commitment to optimizing its existing infrastructure.

Impact on NTPC Group Capacity

Following this uprating, NTPC group has achieved significant capacity milestones. The company's total installed capacity now stands at 89,128 MW, while the commercial capacity has reached 88,048 MW. This enhancement reinforces NTPC's position as India's largest power generation company.

Regulatory Compliance

NTPC informed the stock exchanges about this development in compliance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The notification was sent to both BSE Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited on April 8, 2026, ensuring transparent communication with stakeholders.

About Dadri Thermal Power Station

The Dadri Thermal Power Station represents one of NTPC's key generating facilities. The successful uprating of these units demonstrates the company's technical expertise in enhancing operational efficiency and maximizing output from existing infrastructure. Such capacity optimizations contribute to meeting India's growing energy demands while maintaining operational excellence.

NTPC Limited has submitted its quarterly compliance certificate under SEBI regulations for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The state-owned power generation company filed the mandatory certificate on April 7, 2026, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements for depository operations.

Regulatory Compliance Filing

The certificate was filed under Regulation 74(5) of SEBI (Depositories and Participants) Regulations, 2018, and submitted to multiple regulatory and market infrastructure institutions:

Registrar Confirmation

Beetal Financial & Computer Services (P) Ltd, serving as NTPC's registrar and share transfer agent, provided confirmation regarding dematerialization processes for the quarter ended March 2026. The SEBI-approved Category I registrar confirmed that all securities received from depository participants for dematerialization during the quarter were properly processed.

Process Verification

The registrar confirmed several key compliance aspects:

• Securities received for dematerialization were confirmed to depositories
• Security certificates comprised in dematerialization were listed on stock exchanges where earlier issued securities are listed
• Physical security certificates received for dematerialization were mutilated and cancelled after due verification
• Depositories' names were substituted in the register of members as registered owners within the prescribed 15-day timeframe

Corporate Governance

The filing was signed by Ritu Arora, Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of NTPC Limited, with membership number F5270. The document was digitally signed on April 7, 2026, demonstrating the company's commitment to timely regulatory compliance and corporate governance standards.