NHPC IN NEWS

Key Updates as of May 20, 2025: Q4 FY25 Results Today: NHPC is scheduled to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, today, May 20, 2025. This is a major event for the stock and is being closely watched by investors. Final Dividend Consideration: Along with the Q4 results, the Board of Directors is also expected to consider and recommend a final dividend for FY 2024-25. NHPC has a history of consistently paying dividends. Earnings Call: A conference call for analysts and investors is scheduled for May 21, 2025, to discuss the Q4 FY25 financial results. Project Commissioning: NHPC recently updated on the commissioning of Unit#4 (200MW) of the Parbati-II HE Project (800 MW) in Himachal Pradesh, which has successfully completed its trial run and is now in commercial operation. They also provided an update on the commissioning date of the 300 MW Grid Connected Solar PV Project in Rajasthan. Fundraising: NHPC recently raised ₹1945 Crore on May 6, 2025, through the issue of securities. Project Pipeline & Expansion: NHPC aims to significantly increase its installed capacity, with plans to add 7,417 MW from hydro and solar projects by 2026-27, reaching a total of 14,561.20 MW. They are focusing on projects like the 2,880 MW Dibang Multipurpose Project, 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower HEP, and various pumped storage hydro capacities across the country. NHPC has also signed MoUs with Nepal for developing hydro projects (e.g., West Seti and Seti River). Arbitration Clause: NHPC, along with NTPC and EIL, has yet to alter the arbitration clause in its contracts despite the Centre's nudge, which is a point of ongoing discussion