Profit before tax and regulatory deferral account balances surged 211.16% YoY to Rs 17,428.49 crore in Q4 FY26, driven by regulatory deferral account movements, tariff true-up adjustments, and accounting-related income recognition under CERC regulations.

Meanwhile, the board of directors has recommended a final dividend of 35% (Rs 3.50 per equity share of face value Rs 10 each) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing annual general meeting.

NTPC, along with its subsidiaries/associates & JVs, is primarily involved in the generation and sale of bulk power to state power utilities. Other business of the group includes providing consultancy, project management & supervision, energy trading, oil & gas exploration, and coal mining.

Shares of NTPC shed 0.13% to settle at Rs 388.45 on 22 May 2026.