NHPC Limited is the largest hydropower development organization in India, with capabilities to undertake all the activities from conceptualization to commissioning of hydro projects. NHPC has also diversified in the field of Solar & Wind energy development etc.

NHPC was incorporated on November 7, 1975 as a Private Limited Company under the name “National Hydroelectric Power Corporation private Ltd”. NHPC was converted to Public limited company w.e.f. April, 2, 1986. The name of the company was changed to its present name “NHPC Limited” in 2008. NHPC was conferred Miniratna Status by Govt. of India in April, 2008 and became a listed company on NSE and BSE after successfully concluding its IPO in 2009. The company was conferred Navratna status in August, 2024.

NHPC has an authorized share capital of ₹ 17,500 crore, paid up share capital of ₹10,045.03 crores and an investment base (Assets) of ₹91,013.34 Crore (standalone) as on 30.06.2025. It is an ISO: 9001:2015, ISO-14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified company. Its vision is “To be a global leading organization for sustainable development of clean power through competent, responsible and innovative values”.

Installed Capacity

As on 14 October, 2025, NHPC's total installed capacity is 8332.90 MW including 1681.70 MW in Joint Venture, comprising 7771.20 MW from 23 Hydro Power Stations, 511.70 MW from Six Solar Power Projects and 50 MW from a Wind Power Project. NHPC's hydro share of 7771.20 MW is approximately 15.50% of the country's total installed hydro capacity of 50108.16 MW (As on 31.08.2025, as per CEA website).

NHPC Power Stations in Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir