Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited Overview
Pro stress-test →The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) is an Indian public sector undertaking based in Mumbai, wholly owned by the Government of India and responsible for the generation of electricity from nuclear power. As of February 2026, the company operates 24 nuclear reactors at seven locations with a total installed capacity of 8,180 MWe. NPCIL reported electricity generation of 56,881 million units in 2024–25, up from 47,971 million units in the previous year.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →NPCIL, under the Department of Atomic Energy, is India's leading nuclear power company responsible for the design, construction, and operation of nuclear power plants across the country. The company is transitioning toward market-based capital raising, with an expected Initial Public Offering in 2026 after being under consideration for over 15 years, following a sharp reduction in government equity support in the Union Budget 2026–27. Under a recent agreement signed in May 2026, NPCIL will jointly develop 700 MW Indigenous Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) based nuclear power projects.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →NPCIL was the sole body responsible for constructing and operating India's commercial nuclear power plants until the setting up of BHAVINI Vidyut Nigam in October 2003. India's nuclear sector remains concentrated, with NPCIL as the dominant player. Following the government's decision to allow private companies to provide nuclear power, the company has experienced problems with private enterprises poaching its employees. Joint venture partnerships with state-owned entities (NLC India, NTPC) represent a shift toward collaborative capacity expansion rather than head-to-head competition.
Industry Context
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited operates in Nuclear power generation.
Key facts
Founded: 1987 · Headquarters: Mumbai, India · Revenue: ₹21,100 crore (FY 2024–25)