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NTPC Approves Investment Worth Rs 20,922 Crore For Two Power Projects

The share price of NTPC hit an all-time high before closing 2.38% higher at Rs 423.95 apiece on the NSE.

<div class="paragraphs"><p>The Darlipali project has been approved at an appraised estimated cost of Rs 11,131 crore, while the Sipat project received approval for Rs 9,791 crore.</p><p>(Image for representation. Source: NTPC website)</p></div>
The Darlipali project has been approved at an appraised estimated cost of Rs 11,131 crore, while the Sipat project received approval for Rs 9,791 crore.

(Image for representation. Source: NTPC website)

NTPC Ltd.'s board of directors approved on Thursday a total investment of Rs 20,922 crore across two major power projects, according to exchange filings.

The board accorded investment approval for stage II (1x800 MW) of the Darlipali Super Thermal Power Project in Odisha at an estimated cost of approximately Rs 11,131 crore.

It has also accorded investment approval for the stage III (1x800 MW) of the Sipat Super Thermal Power Project at an estimated cost of Rs 9,790.9 crore in Chhattisgarh.

On Wednesday, NTPC's arm NTPC Green Energy Ltd. filed a draft red herring prospectus for an initial public offering to raise Rs 10,000 crore. The IPO will comprise an entirely fresh issue with no offer-for-sale component.

Shares of NTPC hit an all-time high before closing 2.38% higher at Rs 423.95 apiece on the NSE, compared to a 0.15 advance in the benchmark Nifty.

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