India's NTPC rises on pact for clean energy adoption

NTPC

20/03/2026 07:34

** Shares of NTPC NTPC.NS rise 2.4% to 383 rupees

** The power utility inks pact with Octopus Energy Group to explore strategic collaboration across the power and energy

sector

** The collaboration will explore opportunities across India, the United Kingdom, and other geographies, with a focus on clean energy adoption

** NTPC rated "buy" by 24 analysts on average; median target price is 423 rupees, according to data compiled by LSEG

** Stock up 13% so far in 2026

 (Reporting by Yagnoseni Das in Bengaluru)

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