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Power Minister sets timelines for Pakaldul, Kiru and Kwar hydropower projects
By January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Union Minister for Power, Manohar Lal, has directed that the Pakaldul 1,000 MW and Kiru 624 MW hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir be commissioned by December 2026, while the Kwar 540 MW project is to be completed by March 2028. The directions were issued during the Minister’s visit to the Dulhasti Power Station in Kishtwar on 05 January 2026. The visit formed part of a two-day review of Chenab Valley hydropower projects being implemented…

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Max Infra leads bid for NHPC’s Dulhasti Stage II hydro project civil works
By January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

Max Infra I Private Limited has emerged as the lowest bidder for a major civil works package for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II Hydroelectric Project in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The contract covers a comprehensive engineering, procurement and construction package under Lot-I, which includes all civil works for the project. The scope of work includes construction of the intake tunnel, desilting chamber, silt flushing tunnel, head race tunnel, surge shaft, pressure shaft and penstock, power…

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NHPC synchronises second 250 MW unit of Subansiri Lower HEP
By January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

NHPC Limited has synchronised the second 250 MW generating unit of its Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (SLHEP) with the National Grid. The unit, designated Unit–3, was connected to the grid at 9:00 PM on 21 January 2026. Shri Bhupender Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of NHPC Limited, acknowledged the support from the Ministry of Power, Government of India, as well as the Governments of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, and the former leadership of NHPC….

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NHPC board clears Rs 2,000 crore bond issue for FY 2025-26
By January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

NHPC Limited has approved a proposal to raise funds through bond issuance as part of its borrowing plan for the financial year 2025-26. The decision was taken at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on January 8, 2026, and was disclosed through a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges. The Board approved the issuance of Unsecured, Redeemable, Taxable, Non-Convertible, Non-Cumulative AH Series Bonds with an aggregate value of up to Rs 2,000 crore….

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NHPC declares commercial operation of Unit 2 at Subansiri Lower project
By December 22, 2025December 22, 2025

NHPC Limited has declared the commercial operation date of Unit 2 (250 MW) of the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project as 23 December 2025. The company confirmed that the trial run of Unit 2 was successfully completed on 18 December 2025. Before this, NHPC achieved test synchronisation of the unit with the national grid on 02 December 2025. The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project has a planned installed capacity of 2,000 MW, comprising eight units of 250…

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NHPC completes trial run of Unit 2 at Subansiri Lower hydropower project
By December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

NHPC Limited has completed the trial run of Unit 2, with a capacity of 250 MW, at the Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, successfully concluding the process on 18 December 2025. The Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project has a total planned capacity of 2,000 MW, comprising eight units of 250 MW each, and is located across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The company said it will inform stakeholders of further developments in due course. NHPC achieved test synchronisation…

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NHPC synchronises 250 MW Unit 2 of Subansiri Lower HEP with the national grid
By December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

NHPC Limited has achieved test synchronisation of the 250 MW Unit 2 of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project with the national grid on 2 December 2025. The company expects the commercial operation date for Unit 2 by this month. The synchronisation marks a key step in the phased commissioning of the eight-unit project. NHPC leadership, including CMD Bhupender Gupta, Government Nominee Director Mohammad Afzal, directors from personnel, projects, technical and finance, independent directors…

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NHPC begins wet commissioning of first unit at Subansiri Lower HEP
By October 27, 2025October 28, 2025

NHPC Limited has commenced wet commissioning of Unit I (250 MW) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project (HEP) on October 24, 2025, marking the start of commissioning for India’s largest hydropower project. The mechanical run of the first machine was completed successfully, initiating the synchronisation process with the national grid. The event was attended by NHPC leadership including Bhupender Gupta, CMD; Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director (Projects); Suprakash Adhikari, Director (Technical); Mahesh Kumar Sharma,…

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NHPC declares full commercial operation of Karnisar Solar Project
By October 23, 2025October 28, 2025

NHPC Limited has announced the commercial operation of its 300 MW Karnisar Solar Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan, effective October 16, 2025. The declaration follows the completion of the fifth and final phase of 85.72 MW and the receipt of the Certificate of Successful Trial Run Completion on October 10, 2025. The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) approved the project on October 16, 2025, paving the way for the full-capacity commissioning. With this milestone, NHPC…

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NHPC completes final phase of 300 MW Karnisar solar project
By October 16, 2025October 28, 2025

NHPC Ltd. has announced the completion of the final phase of its 300 MW Karnisar Solar Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. In a filing dated October 10, 2025, the company confirmed the receipt of the Certificate of Successful Trial Run Completion for the fifth and final phase, covering a part capacity of 85.72 MW. With this milestone, the full 300 MW capacity of the plant is now ready for Commercial Operation Date (COD). The 25-year Power…

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