NLC India is engaged in the business of mining of lignite and generation of power by using lignite as well as Renewable Energy Sources. The company is a **Navratna Government corporation** involved in the fossil fuel mining sector and the thermal power generation business, operating under the ownership of the Ministry of Coal, Government of India.
NLC India Limited (formerly known as Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited) was incorporated on **November 14, 1956**, as a Private Limited Company under the Government of India (GOI), which went public on March 7, 1986. The company name was changed from Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited to NLC India Limited on March 8, 2016.
NLC India Limited is an India-based company primarily engaged in the business of mining of lignite, coal, and the generation of power using lignite as well as renewable energy sources, along with providing consultancy. The company's segments include **Mining** and **Power Generation**.
It operates open-cast lignite mines with a mining capacity of **30.1 million tonnes per annum** in Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan. Additionally, the company provides consultancy services to the mining sector and firms in the solar power generation sector. It offers energy and auxiliary services to state distribution firms, commercial enterprises, and industrial consumers. The company has a total installed power generation capacity of **6,731 MW**.
NLC India Ltd has a market capitalization of **₹31,588 Crore**. Promoter holding in NLC India Ltd has remained stable at **72.20% as of March 2025** (unchanged from June 2024).
NLC India Limited reported a net profit of **₹468.36 Crore** in the fourth quarter of financial year 2024–25, representing a significant **311.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase**. The company's revenue from operations grew by **8.3% YoY to ₹3,836 Crore**.
NLC India Ltd's revenue jumped **18.79%** year-on-year to **₹4,792.54 Crore** in Q4 FY2025. NLC India Ltd's net profit jumped **321.88%** year-on-year to **₹481.96 Crore** in Q4 FY2025.
* Revenue from operations reached **₹15,282.96 Crore**, as against ₹13,001.33 Crore in the previous year, registering a growth of **17.55%**.
* For FY 2024–25, the company achieved its **Highest Ever EBITDA of ₹6,512.96 Crore**.
* Total Income reached **₹16,889.45 Crore**, as against ₹13,948.47 Crore in the corresponding period of the previous year, registering a growth of **21.08%**.
* All-time highest ever **Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹3,696.93 Crore**, as against ₹2,881.64 Crore in the previous year, registering a growth of **28.29%**.
* **Market Cap:** ₹31,588 Crore (as of July 2025)
* **Revenue FY25:** ₹15,282.96 Crore (17.55% growth YoY)
* **Net Profit Q4 FY25:** ₹468.36 Crore (311.6% YoY growth)
* **EBITDA FY25:** ₹6,512.96 Crore (highest ever)
* **Dividend:** 15% final dividend (₹1.50 per share) recommended for FY25
The board has recommended a **final dividend of 15% (₹1.50 per equity share)** for FY25, subject to CAG audit and shareholders' approval at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM).
NLC India Limited's renewable arm has signed a **Power Purchase Agreement for 810 MW solar power** from its proposed Pugal Solar Park in Rajasthan. On May 6, 2025, NLC India Limited signed an MoU with IREL for critical minerals collaboration and a PPA for an 810 MW solar project in Rajasthan, which is expected to generate 2 billion units of green power annually.
NLCIL Group achieved its **highest ever CAPEX of more than ₹7,700 Crore**. TPS-I Expansion ranked first in cumulative Plant Load Factor (PLF) among lignite-fired thermal power stations up to February 2025. In January 2025, the Barsingsar Thermal Power Plant (BTPS) achieved the **1st Rank among All India Lignite based TPPs**.
NLC India is a 'Navratna' government of India company engaged in lignite mining and power generation. The company's strong financial performance in recent quarters, with record-high EBITDA and significant profit growth, reflects improved operational efficiency and market positioning.
The company's strategic focus on renewable energy expansion, evidenced by major solar power agreements and partnerships, positions it well for India's energy transition. With substantial government backing as a Navratna PSU and diversified operations spanning traditional thermal power generation to renewable energy projects, NLC India continues to play a crucial role in India's energy landscape.
The NLC India Ltd's **52-week high share price is ₹311.65**, and its **52-week low share price is ₹185.85**. The stock's performance reflects the company's operational improvements and investor confidence in its long-term growth prospects in both conventional and renewable energy sectors.
