BHEL Board Approves Rs 65 Crore Investment in NTPC Joint Venture NBPPL
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has approved a further equity investment of Rs 65 crore in its joint venture with NTPC Limited, NTPC BHEL Power Projects Private Limited (NBPPL). The investment, planned for the 2026-27 fiscal year, aims to settle urgent liabilities and maintain operations. NBPPL, established in 2008 with equal shareholding between BHEL and NTPC, focuses on EPC contracts and power plant equipment manufacturing. The joint venture's turnover has declined over the past three years, from Rs 18.19 crore in 2023-24 to Rs 1.04 crore (provisional) in 2025-26.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 14 Sept, 03:15 pm. Other outlets followed.