As of March 13th, 2025, National Hydroelectric Power Corporation experienced a slight rise since the closing of the previous session. Analysts and market experts say that the rising shift in NHPC share prices could be due to several factors. In February 2025, the global brokerage firm CLSA upgraded NHPC to a ‘High Conviction Outperform’ rating.
This indicates a significant future growth potential due to new projects. The rating inspired a positive sentiment in the investors, leading them to trade higher. NHPC shares opened to the market at Rs. 78.80 which is 0.5 %higher compared to the opening previous close rate, of Rs 78.36.
NHPC Share Price in Today’s Market
At 9:30 a.m., NHPC traded its shares at Rs 78.11 a piece, nearly 0.9% lower than the opening rate. And 0.3% lower than its previous close. According to the reports and estimates on Money Control, the current market capitalization shows 78,722 cores; the UC Limit is 86.19, and the LC Limit is 70.52.
Company Financials
NHPC is India’s largest hydropower development organization. The company released its third quarter financials for the fiscal year 2024-25 on February 7th. According to their reports, NHPC earned a net profit of Rs. 231 crore, marking a decrease of 52.5% compared to Rs. 486.7 crore in the previous year’s third quarter. NHPC’s revenue from operations increased by 11.3% to Rs. 2,286.8 crore, compared to Rs. 2,055.5 crore in the same quarter period last year. The data says that the total income for the quarter was Rs. 2,616.89 crore, slightly higher than Rs. 2,549.69 crore in the same period a year ago.
Recent News About NHPC
- In January 2025, NHPC marked a significant milestone toward commissioning the 800 MW Parbati-II Hydroelectric Project in Himachal Pradesh.
- In January 2025, the company awarded 1.2 GW of solar projects that had 600 MW/1,200 MWh of storage capacity at an average tariff of Rs. 3.09 per kWh to energy companies like NTPC Renewable Energy, Jindal India Renewable Energy, Kolar Solar Power, and ONIX Renewable.
- In February 2025, the hydropower company announced a tender for developing standalone battery energy storage systems in Andhra Pradesh to support state power distribution companies during demand periods.
- In March 2025, NHPC concluded a 1,200 MW wind-solar hybrid auction, achieving tariffs as low as ₹3.41 per kWh. Major winners included Adani Renewable Energy, Illuminate Hybren, Sprng Vayu Vidyut, and Avaada Energy.
NHPC Share Price Target
Analysts on Trendlyne forecast that NHPC Ltd. has an average target of 126. The consensus estimates an upside of 60.53% from the last price of 78.49.
Should You Buy, Sell, Or Hold?
Analysts on Trendlyne are divided between buying and selling. On Money Control, however, 43% of analysts suggest buying, 29% suggest holding and 14% recommend selling.
Before investing in NHPC, consider its long-term performance and consult your analyst to make the perfect move.
