NTPC is targeting to import as much as 15 million tonnes of coal in the financial year 2014-15. The company may bring its target down if Coal India increases its production. The company, so far, has imported 10 million tonnes of coal during the current fiscal.
At present, the company has an installed capacity of 42,964 MW, of which more than 37,000 MW is coal based. The company plans to add 14,000 MW of capacity in the 12th Plan period (2012-17).
NTPC is the largest power generating company in the country. It has also diversified into hydro power, coal mining, power equipment manufacturing, oil & gas exploration, power trading & distribution.
