President of India confirms no encumbrance on NHPC shares in FY26
President of India, acting through the Ministry of Power, confirmed no encumbrance on NHPC Limited shares in FY26. The disclosure was filed under SEBI SAST Regulations on April 7, 2026.

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President of India, acting through the Ministry of Power, confirmed that no encumbrance was made on shares of NHPC Limited during the financial year ended March 31, 2026. This disclosure ensures shareholders that the promoter group has not pledged or created any charge on the company's equity, directly or indirectly, during the specified period.
The confirmation was submitted in compliance with Regulation 31(4) of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The Ministry of Power, acting as the administrative ministry for the promoter, communicated this information to the stock exchanges via a letter dated April 7, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Promoter | President of India acting through Ministry of Power, Government of India |
| Regulation | Regulation 31(4) of SEBI (SAST) Regulations, 2011 |
| Financial Year | 2025-26 (ended March 31, 2026) |
| Encumbrance Status | No encumbrance made directly or indirectly |
| PAN Status | Exempted category for President of India |
The filing addressed a specific request from the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) dated April 6, 2026. It clarified that the President of India falls under the exempted category for the Permanent Account Number (PAN), and therefore, PAN details are not applicable for this disclosure.
Rupa Deb, Company Secretary of NHPC Limited, forwarded the Ministry's communication to BSE Limited and NSE. The letter from the Ministry of Power, signed by Himanshu Lal, Deputy Director, was addressed to the exchanges and the Audit Committee of NHPC Limited.
Historical Stock Returns for NHPC
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.80% | +0.53% | -10.03% | -4.97% | -20.08% | +173.71% |
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