NTPC boiler explosion: Rahul Gandhi to visit Raebareli on Thursday
A massive explosion ripped a boiler in the state-run power giant NTPC's Unchahar plant in Raebareli on Wednesday.
Nov 02, 2017, 00:30 AM IST
NTPC explosion: PM Narendra Modi condoles accident as death toll mounts to 18
PM Narendra Modi has said the situation after a blast at an NTPC plant is being monitored closely.
Nov 01, 2017, 22:07 PM IST
NTPC plant explosion kills at least 18: Ten major developments
Officials said the explosion took place in the NTPC plant's boiler which is filled with water in tubes which are heated. This in turn creates steam which moves the turbines and generates electricity.
Nov 01, 2017, 19:16 PM IST
NTPC plant explosion kills at least 18, another 100 injured
Blast at NTPC plant in Uchahar in Uttar Pradesh triggered panic among the workers who ran helter-skelter. NTPC has told the government more help may be needed to control the situation.
Nov 01, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
'Bharat 22' ETF likely to hit market on Nov 15
The state-owned companies or PSUs that will form part of the new ETF are ONGC, IOC, SBI, BPCL, Coal India and Nalco.
Oct 30, 2017, 14:49 PM IST
Step up capital spending: Finance minister to CPSEs
The meeting was about capex, and as the country is on the growth path, the companies were advised to increase capex, NLC India Chairman and Managing Director S K Acharya said after the meeting.
Sep 28, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
NTPC gets shareholders' nod to raise Rs 15K crore via bonds
The special resolution, listed on the agenda of the annual general meeting held, was passed by the requisite majority, NTPC.
Sep 22, 2017, 15:21 PM IST
Power plants step up buying natural gas after coal shortage
These plants, where Rs 1.24 lakh crore has already been invested, operated at a mere 22.51 per cent plant load factor, producing 49 billion units of electricity, in 2016-17.
Sep 12, 2017, 17:23 PM IST
92 non-official directors appointed in various central PSUs
Vinay Sheel Oberoi and J M Shanti Sundharam, a retired officer of Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), have been appointed on the board of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), it said.
Sep 05, 2017, 17:26 PM IST
NTPC's power generation rises 12% in August
Koldam hydro power project generated electricity at its peak capacity during this period, it said.
Sep 02, 2017, 16:43 PM IST
Stock slide wipes off investor wealth by Rs 1.38 lakh crore
Following weakness in stocks, the total market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies slumped by Rs 1,38,726.77 crore to Rs 1,29,77,705 crore.
Aug 29, 2017, 18:32 PM IST
Sebi's new bond rules to reduce corporates' funding sources: Fitch Ratings
The first masala bonds were only issued in mid-2016, and the market still lacks the depth that would make them more attractive to foreign investors.
Jul 28, 2017, 15:09 PM IST
Govt to assess impact of CSR activities undertaken by PSUs
For the first time, the NDA government is planning to conduct a study for assessing the impact of corporate social responsibility projects undertaken by various public sector firms.
Jun 13, 2017, 17:39 PM IST
NTPC forays into electric vehicles charging stations biz
State-run power giant NTPC on Saturday entered into the new business segment of setting up charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) and has installed first such points at its offices in Delhi and Noida.
Jun 03, 2017, 16:59 PM IST
NTPC okays Rs 3K-cr investment for Talaipalli Coal Mining Project
NTPC board has approved investment of Rs 3,004 crore for Talaipalli Coal Mining Project which has an estimated 18 million tonnes per annum capacity in Chhattisgarh.
Mar 28, 2017, 12:31 PM IST
NTPC clocks highest ever annual power generation at 263.95 BU
State-run power giant NTPC has recorded highest ever annual cumulative gross power generation of 263.95 BU (billion unit) so far this fiscal surpassing the 262.42 BU achieved in the entire 2015-16.
Mar 17, 2017, 14:55 PM IST
Fitch assigns NTPC's 500 million euro notes final 'BBB-' rating
Fitch Ratings today said it has assigned state-run power producer NTPC's 500 million euro, 2.75 percent notes due in 2027, a final rating of 'BBB-', which denotes investment grade.
Jan 27, 2017, 14:53 PM IST
NTPC to raise $500-700 mn in new Masala bonds
India's largest energy conglomerate NTPC will raise USD 500-USD 700 million in Masala bonds from the financial markets in London, Hong Kong and Singapore from November this year, a top company official said
Sep 26, 2016, 15:29 PM IST
PM Modi to lay foundation of Rs 10600-cr Telangana power project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the first phase of NTPC's Telangana Super Thermal Power Project (STPP) on Sunday.
Aug 06, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
NTPC saves Rs 550 crore per month on coal rationalistion, import control
State-owned NTPC has achieved savings of approximately 30 paise per unit -- approximately Rs 550 crore per month -- on account of coal rationalisation and reduction in imports of fossil fuel, Parliament was informed on Monday.
Jul 18, 2016, 15:21 PM IST