The company had posted a standalone net profit of Rs 857.82 crore for the year-ago period, NHPC said in a BSE filing.
Total income of the company also increased to Rs 2,432.77 crore, from Rs 2,360.06 crore in the year-ago period.
Its total expenses during the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal were at Rs 1,535.72 crore as against Rs 1,453.74 crore.
NHPC, a mini ratna firm, is a premier organisation in the country for development of hydropower.
Besides, 10 projects of 7,151 MW are awaiting clearances/government approval for their implementation including 3 projects of 1,186 MW to be executed through subsidiary/joint venture companies.
Shares of the company ended 1.44 per cent down at Rs 30.75 on BSE.