NTPC raises $750 million via ECB
Published on 11/06/2025 08:28 PM
NTPC raises $750 million via ECBNTPC raised $750M via ECB for expansion, with Bank of Baroda as lead arranger. Funds will support NTPC's capex, including renewable energy projects.By PTI June 11, 2025, 8:28:06 PM IST (Updated)1 Min ReadState-owned power giant NTPC raised USD 750 million through External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) to fund its business expansion.
Bank of Baroda acted as the lead arranger and underwriter of the syndicated term loan facility.
The proceeds of the facility will be utilised towards the financing of NTPC’s capital expenditure for existing or new capacity addition programmes, a joint statement said.
The capex includes flue gas desulphurisation projects, and renewable energy projects (including hydro-based projects).
Besides, it can be used for refinancing of existing External Commercial Borrowing for capital expenditure purposes to the extent the same is in compliance with the end-use or other requirements, as permitted under the ECB Guidelines of Reserve Bank of India.
Jaikumar Srinivasan, Director (Finance), NTPC Limited said, ”The company is spearheading a transformative expansion of its energy portfolio, with a strategic vision to achieve 60 GW of renewable capacity by 2032 and elevate its total installed capacity from 80 GW to 130 GW+.”
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