NTPC has held its own with robust returns to shine amid gloomy power play

NTPC, with efficient operations and consistent performance, is BS Star PSU of the Year 2016

The power sector is undergoing major changes, with state-owned distribution companies undergoing restructuring, the demand for power falling to historic lows, fuel supply touching new highs and industrial growth at a standstill. Amidst this gloom, the public sector NTPC has held its own with robust returns and consistent performance.
 
NTPC’s operational performance has been better than its peers and the sector as a whole. During the first half of 2016-17, its plant load factor (PLF), or the operating ratio of its plants, was 77.98 per cent, against the national average of 59.04 per cent, which fell by four per