Date: 2025-07-16Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Cabinet approves enhanced delegation of power to NTPC Ltd for investing in NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. and its other JVs/ subsidiaries to set up Renewable Energy Capacity
**Policy Summary:**
On July 16, 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister, approved an enhanced delegation of power to NTPC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), to invest in NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), its subsidiary, and subsequently, for NGEL to invest in NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL) and its other joint ventures/subsidiaries. This delegation increases the investment limit from the previously approved Rs. 7,500 crore to Rs. 20,000 crore.
The policy aims to accelerate the development of Renewable Energy (RE) capacity, with NTPC targeting 60 GW of RE capacity by 2032. This initiative is intended to strengthen power infrastructure, ensure reliable electricity access, and generate direct and indirect employment opportunities, fostering socio-economic development. It also aims to support local suppliers, enterprises, and entrepreneurship.
This policy aligns with India's goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030 and Net Zero emissions by 2070. India has already achieved 50% of its installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, ahead of its Paris Agreement target. NGEL, as the listed subsidiary of the NTPC Group, will spearhead RE capacity addition through organic and inorganic growth, primarily via its wholly-owned subsidiary, NREL, and through partnerships with State Governments and other CPSEs. NGEL currently has a portfolio of 32 GW RE capacity, including 6 GW operational, 17 GW contracted/awarded, and a 9 GW pipeline.
Key Entities Referenced
NTPC Ltd: A Central Public Sector Enterprise and the leading Power Utility of the Country.
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd: Subsidiary of NTPC for setting up Renewable Energy Capacity.
NTPC Green Energy Limited: Subsidiary Company of NTPC Limited.
Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India.
Paris Agreement: International agreement on climate change.
60 GW Renewable Energy Capacity: Target Renewable Energy Capacity by 2032 for NTPC.
500 GW of nonfossil energy capacity: India's aiming to reach target by 2030.
Net Zero emissions by 2070: India's aim for having Net Zero emissions by 2070.
Ministry of Power
Cabinet approves enhanced delegation of power to
NTPC Ltd for investing in NTPC Renewable Energy
Ltd. and its other JVs/ subsidiaries to set up
Renewable Energy Capacity
Posted On: 16 JUL 2025 2:55PM by PIB Delhi
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has granted
enhanced delegation of power to NTPC Limited from the extant guidelines of delegation of power to
Maharatna CPSEs for making investment in NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a Subsidiary Company
and subsequently, NGEL investing in NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL) and its other JVs/
subsidiaries beyond earlier approved prescribed limit of Rs.7,500 crore upto an amount of Rs.20,000 crore for
Renewable Energy (RE) capacity addition to achieve 60 GW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2032.
The enhanced delegation given to NTPC and NGEL will facilitate accelerated development of renewable
projects in the country. This move will also play a vital role in strengthening power infrastructure and
ensuring investment in providing reliable, round-the-clock electricity access across the nation.
Renewable Energy projects will also generate direct and indirect employment opportunities to the local people
at construction stage as well as during O&M Stage. This shall provide boost to local suppliers, local
enterprises/ MSMEs and shall encourage the entrepreneurship opportunities within the country besides
promoting employment and socio-economic development of the country.
India has achieved a landmark in its energy transition journey by reaching 50% of its installed electricity
capacity from non-fossil fuel sources - five years ahead of the target set under its Nationally Determined
Contributions to the Paris Agreement. The country is aiming to reach 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity
by 2030. As a Central Public Sector Enterprise and the leading Power Utility of the Country, NTPC, aims to
add 60 GW of Renewable Energy Capacity by 2032 which will help the Country in achieving the aforesaid
target and move towards larger aim of having ‘Net Zero’ emissions by 2070.
NGEL is the flag-bearer listed subsidiary of NTPC Group for renewable energy capacity addition through
organic and inorganic growth. The organic growth is proposed to be done primarily through NGEL’s wholly
owned subsidiary NREL. NGEL has also formed curated partnerships with various State Governments and
CPSUs for RE project development. NGEL has a portfolio of ~32 GW RE capacity including ~ 6 GW
Operational capacity, ~17 GW Contracted/ Awarded capacity and Pipeline of ~9 GW.
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(Release ID: 2145151)