State-owned NHPC has submitted the proposal seeking Navratna status to the government. The proposal is submitted to the Power Ministry, which has forwarded the same to the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), the nodal agency for public sector undertakings, comes under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises.
The move comes at a time when the country’s largest hydel power generator has firmed up plans to foray into thermal, solar and wind energy segments. Currently, NHPC is a Mini Ratna Category-I enterprise. Established in 1975, the company has an authorised share capital of Rs 15,000 crore.
Navratna status provides for greater autonomy and more powers to the company's board, especially on investment decisions.
| Company Name | CMP |
|---|---|
| NTPC | 396.05 |
| Tata Power | 437.10 |
| Adani Power | 231.00 |
| Power Grid Corp | 315.85 |
| Torrent Power | 1730.80 |
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