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NTPC conferred ET Human Capital Awards

Newsmantra — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:43:45 +0000

GURGRAM. NTPC has been conferred with two prestigious honours — one Gold and one Silver — at the ET Human Capital Awards (ET HCA) 2026, reinforcing its position as a leader in people-centric and progressive human resource management.

NTPC won the Gold Award in the category of “Excellence in Employee Feedback & Engagement Initiatives”, recognising the organization’s robust mechanisms for listening to employees’ voices, fostering engagement, and strengthening trust across the workforce.

The Silver Award was received in the category of “Excellence in Creating a Culture of Continuous Learning and Upskilling – Large Scale Organizations”, acknowledging NTPC’s sustained efforts in capability building, learning agility, and future-ready skill development at scale.

The awards were received by Ms. Rachana Singh Bhal, ED (Strategic HR & Talent Management), Shri Chandramauli S Jangbahadur, GM (HR-COE), Shri Anil Kumar Chawla, GM (PMI), and other officials from NTPC, at a glittering ceremony held at The Leela Ambience, Gurugram, on 19.02.2026.

The Economic Times Human Capital Awards honour the organisations which are redefining the world of work through bold innovation, inclusive culture-building, and impact-driven talent strategies. All nominated entries were reviewed by an eminent jury comprising industry leaders. The finalists in each category were then required to present before the assigned jury for determination of the top 3 positions. To make the entire process more credible, Ernst & Young (EY) was appointed as the “Official Tabulators” for the event.

These recognitions are a testament to NTPC’s progressive HR policies and its deeply ingrained “People before PLF (Plant Load Factor)” approach. Through structured feedback systems, employee-centric engagement platforms, and comprehensive learning and upskilling initiatives, NTPC has consistently invested in nurturing talent and building leadership capabilities across all levels. The awards highlight NTPC’s belief that sustainable growth and high performance are outcomes of a strong people-first culture.

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NTPC recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 in India

Newsmantra — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:51:52 +0000

New Delhi, 16^th January 2026: The 2026 Top Employers have been announced and NTPC Limited has been recognised as a Top Employer in India for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute.

The certification demonstrates NTPC’s ability to create a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent validation, and a clear focus on practices that drive business performance, employee engagement and growth.

This is the 4^th consecutive year that NTPC has been certified as a Top Employer in India by the Top Employers Institute.

Active in 131 countries/regions, Top Employers Institute is the global authority in HR certification, benchmarking and advisory. The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity & Inclusion, and Wellbeing.

NTPC completed the HR Best Practices Survey, validation and audit process of the Top Employers Institute Certification programme and achieved successful Top Employers status.

Being certified as a Top Employer showcases NTPC’s dedication to a better world of work which is exhibited through its “People before PLF (Plant Load Factor)” approach and progressive HR policies, leadership and people practice which contribute towards the achievement of the organisational goals, creating positive organisational outcomes and enhanced employee engagement.

NTPC currently operates over 87 GW of installed capacity, with 32 GW under construction, and has set an ambitious target to scale up to 149 GW, including 60 GW of renewable energy capacity, by 2032, and further to 244 GW by 2037. The roadmap envisages a capital expenditure of approximately Rs 7 lakh crore, with expansion plans across energy storage systems, pumped storage projects, nuclear power, green hydrogen, and chemicals.

With a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, solar, and wind power plants, NTPC is dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the nation. The company is committed to adopting best practices, fostering innovation, and embracing clean energy technologies for a greener future.

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NTPC Reaffirms Commitment to Jharkhand’s Energy and Inclusive Growth

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:39:38 +0000

RANCHI. The Chief Minister of Jharkhand appreciated NTPC’s contribution to
nation building and the power sector, highlighting his forward-looking vision for
infrastructure development, promotion of local enterprises, and generation of direct
and indirect employment. He emphasized inclusive skill development with a special
focus on power-sector–specific technical skills, girls’ empowerment initiatives, and
confidence-building measures for project-affected families. Sustained efforts in
health and education were also underscored as shared priorities, along with the
State Government’s continued support for infrastructure development, shared value
creation, and sustainable, inclusive growth in Jharkhand.
Recently, a review meeting was held with the Chief Minister, Shri Hemant Soren Ji,
to assess the progress of Patratu Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (PVUNL). During
the meeting, appreciation was conveyed for the State Government’s consistent
support, and key milestones were highlighted, including the successful Commercial

Operation Date of Unit-1, marking a significant step toward power self-sufficiency
for Jharkhand. Upcoming targets for Units 2 and 3 were also shared, along with
discussions on strategic initiatives at the Patratu Power Station and the Banhardih
Coal Mining Project, both of which are vital for strengthening energy security and
fostering long-term industrial growth in the region.

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IIT Bombay–NTPC Drill India’s First Geological CO₂ Storage Well

Newsmantra — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:19:38 +0000

MUMBAI. IIT Bombay and NTPC have achieved a major milestone in India’s carbon
capture efforts by successfully drilling the country’s first geological CO₂ storage well
at Pakri Barwadih in Jharkhand. The collaboration, initiated under NITI Aayog in
November 2022, has also led to the creation of India’s first geological CO₂ storage
atlas, assessing storage feasibility across four major coalfields. The first well was
drilled to a depth of 1,200 metres and completed on November 15, 2022, while
drilling of a second well commenced on December 21, 2022, marking progress
toward field-level deployment of carbon storage technologies.
Highlighting the significance of the achievement, Dr. V.K. Saraswat underlined the
role of carbon capture, utilization, and storage in meeting India’s net-zero targets,
stressing the importance of accurate subsurface characterization and monitoring.
NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Gurdeep Singh described the project as a
key step in India’s decarbonization journey, while IIT Bombay Director Prof.
Shireesh Kedare emphasized the value of translational research in enabling the
energy transition. Initial studies indicate high CO₂ storage potential in the North
Karanpura coalfield, particularly the Pakri-Barwadih block, with the capacity to
inject up to 15.5 million tonnes over a decade, supporting India’s broader mission
to scale up CCUS technologies through multi-ministerial collaboration.

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NTPC NETRA to Set Up Plasma Gasification-Based Green Hydrogen Plant

Newsmantra — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:53:08 +0000

New Delhi, 23/12/2025: In an effort to consolidate its footprint in the green energy space, NTPC’s R&D wing NETRA will set up a Plasma Gasification–based Green Hydrogen Plant on its campus at Greater Noida.

The plant is designed to produce 1 tonne of green hydrogen per day, reflecting NTPC’s commitment towards sustainability.

The Advanced Plasma Gasification technology will convert waste into tar-free syngas, which will be further processed to produce hydrogen using PSA/Membrane Technology. This project will be implemented at NETRA campus and will utilize MSW-RDF and agricultural waste as feedstock.

NTPC Ltd. is contributing one-fourth of India’s power requirements and has an installed capacity of 85 GW+, with an additional capacity of 30.90 GW under construction, including 13.3 GW of renewable energy capacity. The company is committed to achieve 149 GW by 2032, that includes 60 GW renewable energy capacity, and 244 GW by 2037.

With a diverse portfolio of thermal, hydro, gas, solar and wind power plants, NTPC is dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity to the nation. The company is committed to adopting best practices, fostering innovation, and embracing clean energy technologies for a greener future.

Along with power generation, NTPC has ventured into various new business areas, including e-mobility, battery storage, pumped hydro storage, waste-to-energy, nuclear power, and green hydrogen solutions.

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NTPC Hosts 18th Lenders’ Meet, Showcases Growth Roadmap and Green Energy Vision

Newsmantra — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:07:11 +0000

New Delhi, 18^th December, 2025: NTPC organized its 18th Lenders’ Meet at New Delhi, highlighting the company’s operational and financial performance, green initiatives, growth and diversification plans, future capital expenditure, and funding requirements. The event witnessed participation from representatives of leading banks, financial institutions, and credit rating agencies from India and abroad.

Gracing the occasion, Shri Gurdeep Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, NTPC Limited, spoke about the evolving energy transition scenarios and the opportunities available for NTPC in this changing landscape. Shri Jaikumar Srinivasan, Director (Finance) made a presentation highlighting NTPC’s transformation into an integrated energy conglomerate.

Through a series of presentations, NTPC and its group entities showcased their commitment to sustainable growth aligned with the Viksit Bharat vision of the Government of India. Leading credit rating agencies, such as Moody’s, S&P Global Ratings, Fitch Ratings, and CAREdge shared their perspectives on India’s sovereign rating, the power sector, and NTPC’s credit profile.

The meet also featured an interactive question-and-answer session, during which NTPC’s management addressed queries and observations raised by participants. The event was attended by NTPC’s senior leadership team, along with CEOs and CFOs of major group companies.

The Lenders’ Meet enabled meaningful engagement between NTPC, its group companies, lenders, and credit rating agencies, reinforcing mutual trust and collaboration in support of the company’s future growth plans.

NTPC currently operates over 85 GW of installed capacity, with 32 GW under construction, and has set an ambitious target to scale up to 149 GW, including 60 GW of renewable energy capacity, by 2032, and further to 244 GW by 2037. The roadmap envisages a capital expenditure of approximately Rs 7 lakh crore, with expansion plans across energy storage systems, pumped storage projects, nuclear power, green hydrogen, and chemicals.

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NTPC Bongaigaon Launches Mobile Science Lab Project Across 60 Schools

Newsmantra — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:14:01 +0000

BONGAIGAON. NTPC Bongaigaon has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Seva Bharati Purbanchal to implement a Mobile Science Lab Project across 60 government schools in Bongaigaon, Chirang and Kokrajhar districts, with a CSR outlay of ₹57.88 lakh. The initiative aims to enhance science education in remote and underserved areas by deploying fully equipped mobile laboratory vans stocked with scientific instruments, demonstration kits and digital teaching tools. These mobile labs will offer students hands-on learning experiences in physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and renewable energy, supported by trained instructors, IEC materials and structured capacity-building activities.

During the signing ceremony, senior representatives from NTPC Bongaigaon and Seva Bharati Purbanchal highlighted the project’s role in strengthening the local education ecosystem and promoting STEM learning. Shri Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, noted that the initiative reflects NTPC’s long-term commitment to fostering scientific curiosity and nurturing future-ready talent in the region. Implemented over one year, the project will follow rigorous monitoring and reporting mechanisms, with NTPC conducting periodic reviews and site visits to ensure transparency, accountability and impactful delivery of outcomes.

The MoA was signed between Shri Riju Dutta, Secretary, Seva Bharati Purbanchal, and Shri Amit Kumar Asthana, Head of HR, NTPC Bongaigaon, in the presence of Shri Arnab Maitra, Head of Project, NTPC Bongaigaon, Shri Sanjiv Barman, Joint Secretary, Seva Bharati Purbanchal, Shri Sanjiv Bist, Coordinator, and Shri Surendra Talkelkar, representative of the organisation.

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NTPC Reconnects with Veteran PR and Corporate Communication Professionals

Newsmantra — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:20:26 +0000

NTPC Corporate Communications has taken a significant step to strengthen engagement with its former Public Relations and Corporate Communication professionals by organising a Social Reconnect initiative on 5 December 2025 at the NTPC CGO Complex, New Delhi. Led by Shri K. M. Prashanth, GM (Corporate Communications), the initiative aimed at reconnecting with senior professionals who played a key role in shaping NTPC’s communication framework and brand identity over the years. The gathering brought together super senior veterans including Shri P. D. Hindwan, Shri P. K. Sinha, Shri T. S. Rajpoot, Shri P. K. Banerjee, Ms. Deepna Mehta, Ms. Ruchi Ratna, Shri A. K. Tiwary, Shri J. P. Sharma and Shri Vijay Juwal, along with the current generation of PR professionals, fostering a meaningful inter-generational interaction.

The initiative focused on leveraging the institutional knowledge, experience and insights of veteran professionals to strengthen NTPC’s present and future communication strategies. Senior members shared valuable perspectives from their professional journeys, while younger professionals gained inspiration and practical learning through these exchanges. Launched last year, the Social Reconnect programme continues to receive strong appreciation, reflecting NTPC’s culture of respect, collaboration and continuous learning. By reconnecting with its communication stalwarts, NTPC has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving legacy, valuing human capital, and building a stronger, knowledge-driven communication ecosystem for the future.

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Secretary, DPE interacted with Team NTPC

Newsmantra — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:32:47 +0000

NEW DELHI. Shri K Moses Chalai, Secretary, DPE visited NTPC and interacted with Shri Gurdeep Singh, CMD, NTPC in the presence of senior officials from both DPE and NTPC.

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NTPC Honored with IGBC Green Champion Award for Leading India’s Net Zero Building Movement

Newsmantra — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:29:43 +0000

NTPC has been honored with the prestigious IGBC Green Champion Award in the category “Organisation Leading the Net Zero Building Movement in India” at the CII–IGBC Green Building Congress 2025. The award was received by Shri Tapan Kumar Bandyopadhyay, Executive Director (SSEA), NTPC, from Mr. B Thiagarajan, Chairman of IGBC, and Mr. Jeff Oatman, Chairman of the Asia Pacific Network at the World Green Building Council. This accolade highlights NTPC’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and its proactive efforts to set green, net-zero benchmarks across its facilities nationwide. The recognition underscores NTPC’s leadership in transforming infrastructure into models of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility, aligning with India’s national climate action and sustainable development goals. Notably, last year, NTPC achieved key milestones including Net Zero Water certification for Ratnagiri township and Net Zero Energy certifications for Kudgi township and the NETRA office, demonstrating its strategic focus on integrating sustainable practices. With plans to expand its net-zero footprint through additional townships and offices, NTPC continues to reinforce its position as a trailblazer in green energy and sustainable infrastructure, contributing significantly to India’s vision of a resilient, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient future.

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