NHPC approves investment proposals in Hydro Electric Projects

The Board of Directors in its meeting held today i.e. Friday, 20th February, 2026 (meeting commenced at 06:10 P.M. and concluded at 8:15 P.M.) had considered and approved the investment proposal for implementation of Uri-I Stage-II HE Project (240 MW) in UT of Jammu & Kashmir at an estimated cost of ₹2,708.95 Crore at completion level (start date as 01.03.2026) including ₹264.31 Crore for IDC and grant of ₹ 26.20 Crore for enabling infrastructure subject to the signing of implementation agreement by NHPC with Government of Jammu & Kashmir /JKSPDC & other requisite approvals, if any.

The board also approved investment proposal of Dulhasti Stage-II HE Project (260 MW) in UT of Jammu and Kashmir at a completion cost of ₹2,993.96 Crore including ₹289.06 Crore for IDC and ₹245.00 Crore for enabling infrastructure considering start date of construction as 01.03.2026 subject to the signing of implementation agreement by NHPC with Government of Jammu & Kashmir / JKSPDC & other requisite approvals, if any.

Shares of NHPC Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 74.43 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 74.37. The total number of shares traded during the day was 515561 in over 5026 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 75.00 and intraday low of 73.96. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 38370260.00.

Source : Equity Bulls

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