NTPC posts 21.7 per cent growth in power generation in Q1

New Delhi, July 4: The state-run NTPC Limited posted 21.7 per cent year-on-year growth in power generation in the first quarter of the current financial year, as per the government data released on Monday.

NTPC group companies recorded a generation of 104.4 billion units (BU) in the first quarter from April to June 2022, registering an increase of 21.7 per cent from 85.8 BU generated in the corresponding quarter last year, according to data released by the Ministry of Power.

In the month of June 2022, generation was 34.8 BU, higher by 29.3 per cent compared to 26.9 BU in June 2021 indicating improved performance and an increase in demand for power in the current year, the ministry said.