1.1 ABOUT THE COMPANY
NATIONAL THERMAL POWER COOPERATION
NTPC is the largest power Company in India, it was setup in 1975 to accelerate power development in the country. NTPC is among the world’s largest and most efficient power generation companies. It has been ranked among the top 500 on the Forbes 'Global 2000' list of the world's largest and most powerful public companies. It is a part of Forbes list of World’s 2000 Largest Companies for the year 2014, NTPC occupies 424th place.
The company has power generating facilities in all major regions of the country. NTPC has an installed capacity of 43,039 mw, or about 19% of India's installed capacity. But it contributes as much as 28% of electricity generation. The company has 16 coal-based, seven gas-based, seven solar and seven joint venture power stations.
NTPC has been playing a major role in meeting the power needs of the country and contributing to its economic and social development. The company has been conferred with the coveted 'Maharatna' status by the government. It has a vision to be the world's largest power producer.
NTPC has gone beyond the thermal power generation. It has diversified into hydro power, coal mining, power equipment manufacturing, oil & gas exploration, power trading & distribution. NTPC is now in the entire power value chain and is poised to become an Integrated Power Major.NTPC's share on 31 Mar 200 8 in the total installed capacity of the country was 19.1% and it contributed 28.50% of the total power generation of the country during 2007-08. NTPC has set new benchmarks for the power industry both in the area of power plant construction and operations. With its experience and expertise in the power sector, NTPC is extending consultancy services to various organizations in the power business. It provides consultancy in the area of power plant constructions and power generation to companies in India and abroad.
In November 2004, NTPC came out with its Initial Public