NHPC (NHPC) Share Price Rises 2.29% to Rs 72.33; Market Cap at Rs 71,028.44 Cr

NHPC Share Price is higher today at Rs 72.33, up 2.29% from the previous close of Rs 70.71, while market capitalisation stands at Rs 71,028.44 Cr. The move places NHPC Share Price in focus for readers tracking NHPC Share Price Today, NHPC Stock News and NHPC Share Price Update across the power space. According to latest Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. In that context, the latest Univest figures point to an intraday rise rather than a broader story line built on a visible trigger. Investors following NHPC Share Price can therefore focus on the numbers that are verified: the day’s range, valuation ratios, profitability metrics and the company’s position in the Power sector. Univest data also helps place the stock against listed peers and the wider industry benchmark.

NHPC Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 72.33
Previous Close	Rs 70.71
Today's Move	Rs 1.62 (+2.29%)
Open	Rs 71.06
High	Rs 72.7
Low	Rs 71.05
Market Capitalisation	Rs 71,028.44 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

NHPC Ltd. (NHPC) rose to Rs 72.33 from the previous close of Rs 70.71, a move of Rs 1.62 or 2.29%. The stock opened at Rs 71.06, reached a high of Rs 72.7, recorded a low of Rs 71.05.

NHPC Share Price is trading higher today after opening at Rs 71.06 and moving between Rs 71.05 and Rs 72.70. The stock last traded at Rs 72.33, adding Rs 1.62 or 2.29% versus the previous close. That is the core price action today, and it is the main reason NHPC Share Price Today has drawn attention among stocks in news. NHPC Share Price also remained close to the upper end of its intraday band, which is a useful factual reference point for readers tracking price action, share price rise and stock performance. The move is straightforward: a higher open, a higher last traded level and an intraday high above the current price. For readers checking NHPC Share Price News, the verified evidence is only the intraday rise. The next layer is fundamental analysis, which helps explain how NHPC Share Price is positioned beyond the day’s move.

NHPC Ltd. (NHPC) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 71,028.44 crore
P/E Ratio	18.71x
P/B Ratio	1.68x
ROE	10.41%
ROCE	6.16%
EPS	Rs 3.78
Book Value Per Share	Rs 42.17
Dividend Yield	2.28%

NHPC Ltd. (NHPC) fundamental metrics show P/E 18.71x, P/B 1.68x, ROE 10.41%, ROCE 6.16%. Read together, these ratios describe the company's position rather than a recommendation.

NHPC Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 71,028.44 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 18.71x, P/B at 1.68x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 10.41% and ROCE of 6.16%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 3.78, book value per share of Rs 42.17, dividend yield of 2.28%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the latest Univest same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 26.2x, median ROE of 9.87%, median ROCE of 8.51%. These numbers explain the fundamental backdrop without converting the article into a buy or sell view.

Sector and Industry Context

Metric	Value
Sector	Power
Industry	Power Generation/Distribution
Benchmark Scope	same industry
Company P/E Ratio	18.71x
Benchmark Median P/E	26.2x
Benchmark Average P/E	46.15x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.67x to 368.91x
Company P/B Ratio	1.68x
Benchmark Median P/B	1.97x
Company ROE	10.41%
Benchmark Median ROE	9.87%
Company ROCE	6.16%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.51%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 71,028.44 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 7,579.49 crore

NHPC Ltd. (NHPC) operates in the Power sector, within the Power Generation/Distribution industry.

NHPC Ltd. (NHPC) has a P/E ratio of 18.71x, which is below the benchmark median of 26.2x, a difference of -28.59%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.

NHPC Ltd. (NHPC) has a ROE of 10.41%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.87%, a difference of +5.47%. NHPC Ltd. (NHPC) has a ROCE of 6.16%, which is below the benchmark median of 8.51%, a difference of -27.61%.

Track stocks leading today through the Univest top gainers screener. The peer table below provides the company-level comparison.

Peer Comparison

Company	Symbol	Market Cap (Cr)	P/E	P/B	ROE (%)	ROCE (%)
Adani Power Ltd.	ADANIPOWER	3,73,448.11	26.2	5.36	21.94	17.79
NTPC Ltd.	NTPC	2,99,626.98	10.79	1.43	14.23	8.52
Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.	POWERGRID	2,32,515.1	14.63	2.23	16.49	9.74
Adani Green Energy Ltd.	ADANIGREEN	2,14,132.9	120.03	10.59	14.36	9.9
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd.	ADANIENSOL	1,67,067.81	57.23	5.53	10.08	9.71

NHPC Ltd. (NHPC) has a P/E ratio of 18.71x compared with the displayed peer median of 26.2x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. Its ROE of 10.41% compares with a peer median of 14.36% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 6.16% versus the displayed peer median of 9.74%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. NHPC Ltd. (NHPC) has a market capitalisation of Rs 71,028.44 crore. All 5 peers shown have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching NHPC

• NHPC Share Price rose 2.29% today to Rs 72.33, so the intraday move is the immediate point of interest for NHPC Share Price Today.
• The current P/E of 18.71 and P/B of 1.68 keep NHPC Share Price in a valuation zone below the same-industry median on both measures.
• ROE of 10.41% and ROCE of 6.16% provide a clear profitability context for NHPC Fundamental Analysis.
• Dividend yield of 2.28% and book value of Rs 42.17 add to the stock’s financial profile for readers tracking NHPC Share Price News.
• The Power sector comparison shows NHPC Share Price is lower than several larger peers on valuation and market cap, which makes peer comparison relevant.

About NHPC

NHPC Ltd. operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The company’s business is tied to electricity generation, with its market position reflected in a market capitalisation of Rs 71,028.44 Cr. NHPC Share Price therefore reflects a utility-style listed business that is regularly compared with other large power names in the Indian market.

For investors studying NHPC Share Price, the relevant company profile is simple: it is part of a sector where valuation, profitability and peer positioning often matter more than short-term narrative shifts. NHPC Fundamental Analysis also connects to the company’s reported P/E, P/B, ROE, ROCE, EPS, book value and dividend yield. Those figures help frame NHPC Share Price within the broader Power sector rather than as a standalone intraday move. Univest data keeps that context anchored to exact numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is NHPC Share Price rising today?

Ans. NHPC Share Price is rising today because the stock is trading at Rs 72.33, up 2.29% from the previous close. According to latest Univest data, the price event is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established.

What is the current NHPC Share Price?

Ans. NHPC Share Price is Rs 72.33. It is up Rs 1.62 from the previous close of Rs 70.71, and the market capitalisation stands at Rs 71,028.44 Cr. The stock moved 2.29% so far today.

How much has NHPC Share Price moved today?

Ans. NHPC Share Price has moved up by 2.29% today. The stock opened at Rs 71.06 and moved between Rs 71.05 and Rs 72.70 during the session. The previous close was Rs 70.71.

What does NHPC Share Price tell investors today?

Ans. NHPC Share Price indicates a positive intraday move, but the broader context comes from valuation and profitability. The stock trades at 18.71 times earnings, with ROE of 10.41% and ROCE of 6.16%.

Is NHPC Share Price expensive compared with peers?

Ans. NHPC Share Price is below the same-industry benchmark median P/E of 26.2 and below the average of 46.15. Its P/B of 1.68 is also below the benchmark median of 1.97.

How does NHPC Share Price compare on profitability?

Ans. NHPC Share Price is backed by ROE of 10.41% and ROCE of 6.16%. ROE is slightly above the industry median of 9.87%, while ROCE is below the industry median of 8.51%.

What is NHPC’s book value and dividend yield?

Ans. NHPC Share Price can be read alongside a book value of Rs 42.17 and a dividend yield of 2.28%. Book value reflects accounting net worth per share, while dividend yield shows payout relative to price.

How does NHPC Share Price compare with listed power peers?

Ans. NHPC Share Price sits below several larger power peers on market cap, including NTPC and Power Grid. On valuation, it is lower than Adani Power and Tata Power on P/E, but above NTPC.

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