Investment proposals totalling ₹5,702.91 crore for two hydroelectric projects in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir have been accepted by state-run hydropower giant NHPC Limited.
According to a regulatory filing made to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited in accordance with SEBI (LODR) Regulations, the decision was made during the company’s Board of Directors meeting on Friday, February 20, 2026. Both projects are contingent upon the Government of Jammu & Kashmir/JKSPDC and NHPC signing implementation agreements and obtaining the required statutory permissions.
The projects are anticipated to improve the region’s power infrastructure and renewable energy output with a combined capacity augmentation of 500 MW.
The BSE’s Scrip Code for NHPC shares is 533098, whereas the NSE’s is “NHPC.”

