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Company Profile

NHPC Limited (Formerly known as National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd.),A Govt. of India Enterprise, was incorporated in the year 1975 with an authorised capital of Rs. 2000 million and with an objective to plan, promote and organise an integrated and efficient development of hydroelectric power in all aspects. Later on NHPC expanded its objects to include development of power in all its aspects through conventional and non-conventional sources in India and abroad.

At present, NHPC is a Mini Ratna Category-I Enterprise of the Govt. of India with an authorised share capital of Rs. 1,50,000 Million . With an investment base of over Rs. 3,87,180 Million Approx. , NHPC is among the TOP TEN companies in the country in terms of investment.

Initially, on incorporation, NHPC took over the execution of Salal Stage-I, Bairasiul and Loktak Hydro-electric Projects from Central Hydroelectric Project Construction and Control Board. Since then, it has executed 15 projects with an installed capacity of 5526 MW on ownership basis including projects taken up in joint venture. NHPC has also executed 5 projects with an installed capacity of 89.35 MW on turnkey basis. Two of these projects have been commissioned in neighbouring countries i.e. Nepal and Bhutan.

During the financial year 2010-2011 , NHPC Power Stations achieved the highest ever generation of 18606 MU.

GENERATION 

During the period 2010-2011 , NHPC had a sales turnover of 4046.59 crore with a Net Profit of 2166.67 crore.

SALES Vs PROFIT

Presently NHPC is engaged in the construction of 9 projects aggregating to a total installed capacity of 4271 MW. NHPC has added 1970 MW during the 10th Plan period and planned to add 1155 MW during 11th Plan period. 12 projects of 9651 MW are awaiting clearances/Govt. approval for their implementation. Detailed Projects report are being prepared for 7 projects of 2485 MW.

Since its inception in 1975, NHPC has grown to become one of the largest organisation in the field of hydro power development in the country. With its present capabilities, NHPC can undertake all activities from concept to commissioning of Hydroelectric Projects.

Mission

To achieve international standards of excellence in all aspects of hydro power and diversified business.
To execute and operate projects in a cost effective, environment friendly and socio-economically responsive manner.
To foster competent trained and multi-disciplinary human capital.
To continually develop state-of-the-art technologies through innovative R&D and adopt best practices.
To adopt the best practices of corporate governance and institutionalize value based management for a strong corporate identity.
To maximize creation of wealth through generation of internal funds and effective management of resource

Vission

A world class, diversified & transnational organization for sustainable development of hydro power and water resources with strong environment conscience.

Corporate Social Responsibility:

NHPC, with its continued commitment towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ethical behaviour, has contributed to the economic development and improving the quality of life of internal as well as external stakeholders and the society at large. NHPC has adopted a structured Scheme on Corporate Social Responsibility in line with DPE guidelines on CSR initiatives w.e.f. 2010-11. During the FY 2011-12, a budget of 0.5% of PAT was allocated to CSR activities of NHPC and the target was also set accordingly. The focus was kept on rural India and backward districts of hill states like J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam etc. 

Type                   Public company (BSE: 533098, NSE: NHPC)
Industry              Electric utility
Founded             1975
Headquarters       Faridabad, India
Key people          Shri A.B.L. Srivastava
                          (Chairman & MD)
Products             Electricity generation, transmission and distribution; energy tradin
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