Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID): POWERGRID Share Price rises 2.47% as stock trades at Rs 270

Published: 18 September 2026 at 3:33:23 PM IST

POWERGRID Share Price is in focus today after the stock rose 2.47% to Rs 270 from Rs 263.5. The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,45,070.91 crore, placing today’s move in a large listed utility context without changing the basic fact that this is a same-day price rise. The session also saw the stock open at Rs 264.8, touch a high of Rs 270 and a low of Rs 263.4, with turnover of Rs 4.38 crore. The supplied data confirms the price event, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst. For readers tracking POWERGRID Share Price Today, the key question is how today’s move fits into the stock’s valuation, sector position and company fundamentals. Univest readers can use this note as a clean snapshot of POWERGRID Stock News, POWERGRID Share Price Update and the broader market context.

In simple terms, POWERGRID Share Price moved higher in a day where the stock finished at the top of its listed range for the session. That makes the move relevant for short-term tracking, even though the data set does not point to any fresh announcement or event driver. Univest is monitoring the stock through the same lens used across POWERGRID Share Price Live coverage: price action first, then fundamentals, sector comparison and ownership context where available. This approach helps separate the verified move from speculation and keeps POWERGRID Stock Analysis grounded in the numbers supplied.

POWERGRID Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 270
Previous Close	Rs 263.5
Today's Move	Rs 6.5 (+2.47%)
Open	Rs 264.8
High	Rs 270
Low	Rs 263.4
Turnover	Rs 4.38 crore
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,45,070.91 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) rose to Rs 270 from the previous close of Rs 263.5, a move of Rs 6.5 or 2.47%. The stock opened at Rs 264.8, reached a high of Rs 270, recorded a low of Rs 263.4.

POWERGRID Share Price Today closed at Rs 270, up Rs 6.5 from the previous close of Rs 263.5. The day change of 2.47% came after an opening price of Rs 264.8, and the stock also printed the day’s high at Rs 270 and low at Rs 263.4. The turnover was Rs 4.38 crore. These figures show a clear same-day price rise, and the data confirms that the stock ended at its intraday high. For POWERGRID Share Price News, that is the main factual takeaway: the session delivered an upward move, but the supplied data does not identify a company-specific trigger. In Stock Market Today terms, POWERGRID is one of the names moving in a positive direction, and its price action is what most investors will notice first in Share Market Today screens.

From a market-news perspective, this is a straightforward POWERGRID Share Price update rather than a catalyst-led story. The stock’s gain is visible in the change from the previous close, and the turnover gives a traded-value reference for the session. For readers comparing Stocks in News or Stocks Rising Today, the movement is noteworthy because the company is a large-cap utility with a sizable market capitalisation, but the visible data still supports a neutral editorial stance. Univest presents this as factual price action, not a prediction.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) Fundamental Analysis

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,45,070.91 crore
P/E Ratio	15.42x
P/B Ratio	2.35x
ROE	16.49%
ROCE	9.74%
EPS	Rs 17.09
Book Value Per Share	Rs 112.03
Dividend Yield	3.42%

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) fundamental metrics show P/E 15.42x, P/B 2.35x, ROE 16.49%, ROCE 9.74%. These figures provide context only and are not a buy or sell signal.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 245070.91 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 15.42x, P/B at 2.35x should be read against the sector and peer benchmarks rather than as a standalone signal. Profitability is represented by ROE of 16.49% and ROCE of 9.74%, helping investors compare shareholder returns and capital efficiency. Additional supplied metrics include EPS of Rs 17.09, book value per share of Rs 112.03, dividend yield of 3.42%, adding context to earnings, balance-sheet value and historical payout. Against the supplied same industry benchmark, these figures can be compared with benchmark median P/E of 29.09x, median ROE of 9.65%, 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	15.42x
Benchmark Median P/E	29.09x
Benchmark Average P/E	50.75x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.65x to 362.09x
Company P/B Ratio	2.35x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.27x
Company ROE	16.49%
Benchmark Median ROE	9.65%
Company ROCE	9.74%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.51%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,45,070.91 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 7,948.94 crore

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) is classified under sector: Power and industry: Power Generation/Distribution.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) has a P/E ratio of 15.42x, which is below the benchmark median of 29.09x, a difference of -46.99%. P/E is a valuation multiple and is not, by itself, a buy or sell signal.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) has a ROE of 16.49%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.65%, a difference of +70.88%. Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) has a ROCE of 9.74%, which is above the benchmark median of 8.51%, a difference of +14.45%.

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	3,90,225.8	27.73	5.67	21.94	17.79
NTPC Ltd.	NTPC	3,17,080.98	11.5	1.53	14.23	8.52
Adani Green Energy Ltd.	ADANIGREEN	2,09,125.48	116.91	10.32	14.36	9.9
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd.	ADANIENSOL	1,65,098.85	57.9	5.59	10.08	9.71
Tata Power Company Ltd.	TATAPOWER	1,15,351.76	30.46	2.9	13.61	11.63

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) has a P/E ratio of 15.42x compared with the displayed peer median of 30.46x. This is a relative valuation comparison, not a buy or sell signal. Its ROE of 16.49% compares with a peer median of 14.23% across the companies shown in the table. ROCE stood at 9.74% versus the displayed peer median of 9.9%, providing a capital-efficiency comparison. Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,45,070.91 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching POWERGRID

• POWERGRID Share Price rose 2.47% today to Rs 270 after closing at Rs 263.5 yesterday.
• The stock finished at the session high of Rs 270, after opening at Rs 264.8 and touching a low of Rs 263.4.
• Market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,45,070.91 crore, which gives the move a large listed-company context.
• P/E of 15.42, P/B of 2.35, ROE of 16.49 and ROCE of 9.74 provide valuation and profitability context.
• The dividend yield is 3.42%, and the stock trades within the Power sector and Power Generation/Distribution industry benchmark set.

About POWERGRID

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. is part of the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The company is a major listed utility with a market capitalisation of Rs 2,45,070.91 crore, and its profile is shaped by scale, regulated-sector characteristics and a set of financial ratios that investors commonly review in POWERGRID Fundamental Analysis. The supplied data identifies the company through its market statistics rather than a business-segment breakdown, so this article stays within those verified boundaries.

From the numbers available, POWERGRID’s business identity is tied to the wider electricity infrastructure space, where sector positioning, valuation and profitability ratios matter alongside price movement. That is why POWERGRID Share Price often appears in screens for Power sector updates, NSE and BSE stock coverage, and market commentary. Univest presents the stock as part of the Indian Stock Market universe where factual analysis, not speculation, should guide the reading of a daily move.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did POWERGRID share price rise today?

Ans. POWERGRID Share Price rose 2.47% to Rs 270 today. The supplied data confirms the move, but it does not establish a company-specific catalyst, so the session should be read as verified price action.

What is POWERGRID Share Price Today?

Ans. POWERGRID Share Price Today is Rs 270. The stock moved up from the previous close of Rs 263.5, which means the day ended with a gain of Rs 6.5. The previous close was Rs 263.5.

What was POWERGRID’s market capitalisation today?

Ans. POWERGRID’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,45,070.91 crore. That scale places the company well above the sector benchmark median and average in the supplied peer set. The company operates in the Power sector.

What does POWERGRID’s valuation look like?

Ans. POWERGRID trades at a P/E of 15.42 and a P/B of 2.35. Against the supplied sector benchmark, the P/E is below the median and average, while the P/B is near the median.

How strong are POWERGRID’s profitability ratios?

Ans. POWERGRID reports ROE of 16.49 and ROCE of 9.74. In the supplied sector set, both are above the benchmark medians, which gives the stock useful profitability context. ROE stands at 16.49%.

What do EPS and book value show for POWERGRID?

Ans. POWERGRID’s EPS is Rs 17.09 and book value is Rs 112.03 per share. EPS reflects earnings attributable to each share, while book value shows the accounting net worth behind each share.