NTPC

In 1975, the Government of India established the National Thermal Power Corporation, a company created to accelerate power development across the country. It began with a clear mission: to build and operate large-scale thermal power plants. The founding was a strategic move to address India's growing energy demands. D.V. Kapur was appointed the first Chairman & Managing Director in March 1976, and by December of that year, the government had approved its first major project in Singrauli, Uttar Pradesh. A significant milestone in the company's journey was its Initial Public Offering (IPO) in October 2004. This event marked NTPC's transition to a publicly listed company on the stock exchanges, reducing the government's stake to 89.5% and allowing for public investment. This was a pivotal moment, providing the capital for further expansion and modernization. Following the IPO, in 2005, the company officially changed its name from National Thermal Power Corporation Limited to NTPC Limited, reflecting its diversification into hydro, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors. Over the decades, NTPC has grown from a single-project entity into India's largest energy conglomerate. It achieved 'Maharatna' status in May 2010, a recognition given to top-tier public sector enterprises. The company's core business remains the generation and sale of electricity to state-owned power distribution companies. Today, NTPC continues to expand its portfolio, with a significant push into renewable energy, including the upcoming IPO of its subsidiary, NTPC Green Energy, demonstrating its adaptation to the future of energy.