NTPC Limited

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About NTPC Limited (NTPC)

NTPC Limited is a Utilities - Regulated Electric company operating in the Utilities sector.

NTPC trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric

Key Statistics

Current Price
₹316.25
Market Cap
₹3.07T
52-Week High
₹414.40
52-Week Low
₹292.05
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Utilities - Regulated Electric

₹1,000 Invested in NTPC Limited (NTPC)

1 Year
₹956
+-4%
3 Years
₹1,457
+46%
5 Years
₹2,941
+194%
10 Years
₹3,316
+232%
Since IPO
₹9,760
+876%

How much would ₹1,000 invested in NTPC be worth today?

What would ₹1,000 invested in NTPC 1 year ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in NTPC Limited (NTPC) in 2025 would be worth ₹956 as of November 2026, representing a -4.3% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in NTPC 3 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in NTPC Limited (NTPC) in 2023 would be worth ₹1,457 as of November 2026, representing a +45.7% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in NTPC 5 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in NTPC Limited (NTPC) in 2021 would be worth ₹2,941 as of November 2026, representing a +194.1% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in NTPC 10 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in NTPC Limited (NTPC) in 2016 would be worth ₹3,316 as of November 2026, representing a +231.6% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in NTPC at IPO be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in NTPC Limited (NTPC) at IPO would be worth ₹9,760 as of November 2026, representing a +876.0% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+1.15%
Positive Months
131
50% of 263
Negative Months
132
50% of 263
Data Period
21+ years
263 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: May 2014 (+38.0%)
Best month on avg: September (+3.4%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Jan 2008 (-21.9%)
Worst month on avg: January (-0.8%)

Over the past 21+ years (263 months), NTPC Limited (NTPC) has averaged a monthly return of +1.15% with a median return of -0.06%. The stock had 131 positive months (50%) and 132 negative months (50%). The best month in NTPC's history was May 2014 with a +38.0% return, while the worst was January 2008 at -21.9%. Historically, September tends to be the strongest month (averaging +3.4%), and January the weakest (-0.8%).

NTPC's longest winning streak was 6 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2023 with a cumulative return of +72.0%, and the worst was 2008 at -22.4%.

Annual Returns

Over 22 years of trading history, NTPC Limited (NTPC) has delivered an average annual return of +13.70% with a median return of +6.68%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.19%. The stock posted gains in 14 years (64%) and losses in 8 years (36%).

NTPC's best year was 2023 with a +96.38% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -26.72%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 4 years. NTPC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 9 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 5 years.

Avg Return
+13.70%
Best Year
2023 (+96.38%)
Worst Year
2008 (-26.72%)
Positive Years
14/22
Year Return Start End
2026 -2.27% ₹323.59 ₹316.25
2025 +1.49% ₹318.82 ₹323.59
2024 +9.71% ₹290.61 ₹318.82
2023 +96.38% ₹147.99 ₹290.61
2022 +40.35% ₹105.44 ₹147.99
2021 +32.70% ₹79.46 ₹105.44
2020 -13.43% ₹91.79 ₹79.46
2019 +0.43% ₹91.40 ₹91.79
2018 -13.14% ₹105.23 ₹91.40
2017 +10.51% ₹95.22 ₹105.23
2016 +15.35% ₹82.55 ₹95.22
2015 +3.65% ₹79.64 ₹82.55
2014 +9.87% ₹72.48 ₹79.64
2013 -8.80% ₹79.48 ₹72.48
2012 -0.42% ₹79.81 ₹79.48
2011 -18.10% ₹97.45 ₹79.81
2010 -13.23% ₹112.31 ₹97.45
2009 +32.93% ₹84.49 ₹112.31
2008 -26.72% ₹115.30 ₹84.49
2007 +87.80% ₹61.39 ₹115.30
2006 +24.70% ₹49.23 ₹61.39
2005 +31.56% ₹37.42 ₹49.23

Frequently Asked Questions: NTPC

What sector is NTPC in? ▼

NTPC operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.

How has NTPC performed historically? ▼

Over 22 years of trading history, NTPC has posted gains in 14 years (64% of the time). The best year was 2023 with a +96.4% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in NTPC? ▼

You can invest in NTPC through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold NTPC.

Last updated: 11/1/2026