NTPC expanded capacity by building new thermal power plants, broadening its reach across India and solidifying its role as a key energy provider.
1986
Shri ML Shishoo, CMD, NTPC, reviewing Rihand with power ministry offcials
1987
Crossed the 5000 MW installed capacity mark. Korba also entered the 500 MW phase by synchronising its first 500 MW unit on May 31st.
1988
Raised first syndicated Japanese loan of 30 billion JPY. Rihand entered the Operational phase by commissioning its first 500 MW unit on March 31st. The first 500 MW unit Ramagundam was commissioned on June 26th.
1989
Consultancy division launched. First unit (88 MW) of first gas based combined cycle power plant at Anta, Rajasthan commissioned.
1990
Prime Minister Shram Awards presented by Hon. Prime Minister Shri Chandra Shekhar.
1991
Vindhyachal recorded completion of stage I activities by synchronising its sixth and last 210 MW unit in February. The first unit of NTPC (Dadri) was commissioned on December 21st.
1992
Pursuant to legislation by the Parliament of India, the transmission systems owned by the company was transferred to Power Grid Corporation Limited.
1993
For the first time, IBRD extended direct loan of USD 400 million under time slice concept for its projects.
1994
Jhanor-Gandhar(Gujarat)becomes the first thermal power station to have commissioned an integrated Liquid Waste Treatment Plant(LWTP).
1995
NTPC celebrated 20 years (1975-1995) of its existence. Various programmes were organised to mark its twentieth anniversary. On July 25th, the new campus of Power Management Institute (PMI) was inaugurated by Shri N.K.P. Salve, Union Minister of Power.
