NTPC (NTPC) Share Price Falls 2.01%: NTPC Share Price Today After Rs 6.65 Decline
- August 31, 2026
- Posted by: Harsh Piplani
- Category: News
NTPC Share Price came under pressure today as NTPC declined to Rs 324.85, lower by Rs 6.65 or 2.01% from the previous close of Rs 331.5. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 3,21,444.48 crore, keeping it in the Large Cap category. The move makes NTPC Stock News relevant for investors tracking NTPC Share Price Today, especially because the session showed a clear gap between the previous close and the latest trade while the data does not establish a company-specific catalyst.
The stock opened at Rs 329.1, touched an intraday high of Rs 330 and a low of Rs 324.4. Turnover stood at Rs 18.95 crore. For readers following NTPC Share Price Live on Univest, the day’s decline is best read as a verified price event first, with the provided numbers showing where the stock opened, traded and settled during the session. In other words, the latest NTPC Share Price Update confirms the fall, but the supplied data itself does not identify a fresh corporate trigger.
From a broader stock analysis lens, the move also matters because NTPC remains a large, widely tracked power-sector company with valuation and profitability metrics that are easy to compare against peers. Univest places the session in context so that NTPC Share Price Today can be read alongside fundamentals, sector benchmarks and peer metrics rather than in isolation.
NTPC (NTPC) Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | Rs 324.85 |
| Previous Close | Rs 331.5 |
| Today's Move | -Rs 6.65 (-2.01%) |
| Open | Rs 329.1 |
| High | Rs 330 |
| Low | Rs 324.4 |
| Turnover | Rs 18.95 crore |
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,21,444.48 crore |
| Market Cap Category | Large Cap |
NTPC Share Price Today reflects a straightforward intraday decline from Rs 331.5 to Rs 324.85, a change of Rs 6.65 or 2.01%. The day opened at Rs 329.1, moved to a high of Rs 330 and a low of Rs 324.4, before settling close to the session’s lower end. That price path shows that the stock remained within a narrow band, yet finished below the prior close. The turnover for the session was Rs 18.95 crore, which is a factual traded-value metric and should be read as such. Since the stock is in the Large Cap category, the day’s move is being watched in the context of a company with substantial market capitalisation. For NTPC Share Price, the essential question is not only the size of the fall but also how it fits against the company’s fundamental and sector backdrop. That is where the next layer of NTPC Stock News becomes useful.
NTPC (NTPC) Fundamental Analysis
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,21,444.48 crore |
| P/E Ratio | 11.58x |
| P/B Ratio | 1.54x |
| ROE | 14.23% |
| ROCE | 8.52% |
| EPS | Rs 28.63 |
| Book Value Per Share | Rs 215.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.71% |
NTPC Share Price today can be assessed against a market capitalisation of Rs 3,21,444.48 crore, which places it among the larger listed names in the power space. The stock trades at a P/E ratio of 11.58 and a P/B ratio of 1.54. Those valuation measures are useful because they show how the market is pricing earnings and book value relative to each share. EPS stands at Rs 28.63, while book value is Rs 215.46 per share, both of which help anchor NTPC Share Price in accounting terms. The dividend yield is 2.71%, giving a current payout reference for income-focused readers. Return on equity is 14.23% and ROCE is 8.52%, which are important for understanding how the company converts equity and capital employed into returns. For NTPC Stock Analysis, these figures provide context to the day’s decline without turning the session into a recommendation. Univest highlights these metrics because NTPC Share Price News often depends on valuation and earnings context as much as on the session’s price move.
The company’s fundamentals also matter because the present NTPC Share Price sits below the latest market-cap headline, but above its book value per share. That combination offers a clearer picture than the price move alone. Investors tracking NTPC Fundamental Analysis may therefore compare the current valuation with sector peers and benchmark data before forming a view on the stock’s place in the power universe. NTPC Earnings context, NTPC Financial Results and NTPC Company News are usually reviewed together for that reason.
Sector and Industry Context
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Sector | Power |
| Industry | Power Generation/Distribution |
| Benchmark Scope | same industry |
| Company P/E Ratio | 11.58x |
| Benchmark Median P/E | 23.89x |
| Benchmark Average P/E | 47.52x |
| Benchmark P/E Range | 0.77x to 362.73x |
| Company P/B Ratio | 1.54x |
| Benchmark Median P/B | 2.24x |
| Benchmark Average P/B | 2.96x |
| Company ROE | 14.23% |
| Benchmark Median ROE | 8.72% |
| Benchmark Average ROE | 11.59% |
| Company ROCE | 8.52% |
| Benchmark Median ROCE | 8.51% |
| Benchmark Average ROCE | 11.68% |
| Company Market Capitalisation | Rs 3,21,444.48 crore |
| Benchmark Median Market Cap | Rs 8,236.25 crore |
| Benchmark Average Market Cap | Rs 48,507.1 crore |
NTPC operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry, where Univest’s benchmark scope covers 42 companies. Within that same-industry set, the company’s P/E of 11.58 is below the benchmark median of 23.89 and below the benchmark average of 47.52. Its P/B of 1.54 is also below the median of 2.24 and the average of 2.96. On profitability, NTPC’s ROE of 14.23% is above the benchmark median of 8.72% and above the average of 11.59%, while ROCE of 8.52% is almost in line with the benchmark median of 8.51% and below the average of 11.68%. The benchmark market-cap median is Rs 8,236.25 crore and the average is Rs 48,507.1 crore, so NTPC’s own market capitalisation is far larger than the typical company in the peer set. For NTPC Share Price, this means the stock is being compared against a broad industry backdrop rather than only a narrow company-specific lens.
Sector performance and industry benchmarks matter because NTPC Share Price often moves in relation to how the wider power universe is priced. The data here shows that NTPC trades at a lower valuation than the benchmark median on both P/E and P/B, while profitability sits in a comparatively stronger band on ROE and near the benchmark on ROCE. That is useful for NTPC Fundamental Analysis and for readers seeking a neutral view of NTPC Stock News within the broader Power Stock Market Today narrative.
Peer Comparison
| Company | Symbol | Market Cap (Cr) | P/E | P/B | ROE (%) | ROCE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adani Power | ADANIPOWER | 4,09,799.76 | 28.75 | 5.88 | 21.94 | 17.79 |
| Power Grid Corporation Of India | POWERGRID | 2,48,279.62 | 15.62 | 2.38 | 16.49 | 9.74 |
| Adani Green Energy | ADANIGREEN | 2,15,565.94 | 120.83 | 10.66 | 14.36 | 9.9 |
| Adani Energy Solutions | ADANIENSOL | 1,93,226.81 | 66.19 | 6.4 | 10.08 | 9.71 |
| Tata Power Company | TATAPOWER | 1,12,364.12 | 29.09 | 2.77 | 13.61 | 11.63 |
NTPC Share Price can also be read against listed power peers. On market capitalisation, NTPC at Rs 3,21,444.48 crore sits below Adani Power at Rs 4,09,799.76 crore but above Power Grid Corporation Of India at Rs 2,48,279.62 crore, Adani Green Energy at Rs 2,15,565.94 crore, Adani Energy Solutions at Rs 1,93,226.81 crore and Tata Power Company at Rs 1,12,364.12 crore. On valuation, NTPC’s P/E of 11.58 is below each of the listed peers shown. Its P/B of 1.54 is also lower than all of them. On profitability, NTPC’s ROE of 14.23% trails Adani Power and Power Grid but is above Adani Green, Adani Energy Solutions and Tata Power. ROCE of 8.52% is slightly below Power Grid’s 9.74% and Tata Power’s 11.63%, while remaining close to Adani Energy Solutions’ 9.71% and Adani Green’s 9.9%.
This peer view gives NTPC Stock Analysis a balanced frame. The stock is priced on lower earnings and book-value multiples than the peers listed here, while its return ratios occupy a middle position within the group. For investors following NTPC Share Price Today, the comparison is a reminder that the day’s decline should be read alongside relative valuation, not only the percentage move.
Why Investors Are Watching NTPC
- NTPC Share Price fell 2.01% today to Rs 324.85 after closing at Rs 331.5 yesterday.
- The session ranged from Rs 324.4 to Rs 330, with opening price at Rs 329.1.
- NTPC Market Cap stands at Rs 3,21,444.48 crore, and the company is classified as Large Cap.
- NTPC trades at a P/E of 11.58, a P/B of 1.54, ROE of 14.23% and ROCE of 8.52%.
- In the Power sector benchmark, NTPC’s P/E and P/B are below the median, while ROE is above the median.
About NTPC
NTPC operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The supplied data positions it as a Large Cap company with a market capitalisation of Rs 3,21,444.48 crore. For readers tracking NTPC Share Price News, the company sits within a broad listed power universe that includes generation, distribution and related energy names. NTPC Share News is therefore usually viewed through company valuation, sector comparison and returns metrics rather than through a narrow one-day price lens alone. Univest uses this company context to help readers understand NTPC Share Price Today in a broader market frame.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is NTPC Share Price falling today?
Ans. NTPC Share Price fell 2.01% to Rs 324.85 from Rs 331.5. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst for the decline. The previous close was Rs 331.5.
What is NTPC Share Price Today?
Ans. NTPC Share Price Today is Rs 324.85. The stock moved between Rs 324.4 and Rs 330 during the session and opened at Rs 329.1 before ending below the previous close.
What is NTPC’s current market capitalisation?
Ans. NTPC’s market capitalisation is Rs 3,21,444.48 crore. The company is classified as Large Cap, which gives the day’s decline a company-size context for market readers. The company operates in the Power sector.
What do NTPC’s valuation ratios show?
Ans. NTPC trades at a P/E of 11.58 and a P/B of 1.54. EPS is Rs 28.63, book value is Rs 215.46 and dividend yield is 2.71%, giving useful valuation context.
How does NTPC compare with the power sector benchmark?
Ans. In the same-industry benchmark of 42 companies, NTPC’s P/E and P/B are below the median, while ROE is above the median and ROCE is almost equal to the benchmark median.
How does NTPC compare with listed peers?
Ans. Against peers such as Adani Power, Power Grid, Adani Green, Adani Energy Solutions and Tata Power, NTPC has lower valuation multiples and mid-range profitability measures based on the supplied figures.
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