Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) Share Price Rises 2% Today

Q: Why is Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price rising today?

According to latest Univest data, the price rise is confirmed, but no company-specific catalyst is established. A recent report on a Karnataka transmission project may be relevant context, though the move itself is not explained by price data alone.

Updated: 9 Oct 2026 • 2:07 pm

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Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) Share Price Rises 2% Today

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) share price rose to Rs 250.3 today, up 2% from the previous close. Market cap was Rs 2,35,677.3 crore.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price is Rs 250.3, up 2% today from the previous close of Rs 245.4, with market capitalisation at Rs 2,35,677.3 Cr. The move places the stock among today’s rising names in the Indian stock market, while the latest Univest figures also place its valuation and operating metrics in clear view.That makes the day’s share price gain relevant mainly as a verified price action event rather than a claim about direction beyond today’s move. Investors tracking Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price can now weigh the price rise against the company’s financial profile, sector benchmark and peer set. Univest data also lets readers connect the share price update with broader stock performance context.

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Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price Today: Price Action Analysis

Metric	Value
Current Price	Rs 250.3
Previous Close	Rs 245.4
Today's Move	Rs 4.9 (+2%)
Open	Rs 246.2
High	Rs 250.5
Low	Rs 246.2
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,35,677.3 crore
Market Cap Category	Large Cap

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) rose to Rs 250.3 from the previous close of Rs 245.4, a move of Rs 4.9 or 2%. The stock opened at Rs 246.2, reached a high of Rs 250.5, recorded a low of Rs 246.2.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price is trading higher today after opening at Rs 246.2, moving between Rs 246.2 and Rs 250.5, and last trading at Rs 250.3. The stock added Rs 4.9, or 2%, versus the previous close of Rs 245.4, which keeps the price action firmly positive in today’s market update. The day’s low was also Rs 246.2, matching the open, while the high reached Rs 250.5.

This is a straightforward share price rise, not a statement about a longer trend. The move is relevant because Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price is being watched alongside its market capitalisation of Rs 2,35,677.3 Cr and its place in the power space.That makes the current share price live reading useful for investors who want to separate today’s price action from longer-term stock performance. The next step is to place this move against the company’s fundamentals.

Why Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Ltd. (POWERGRID) May Be Moving Today

According to recent news reports, one item was reported at 09 Oct, 07:33 am: POWERGRID commenced a new Karnataka project to transmit 2,500 MW solar power from Bidar. The report says the project is aimed at expanding transmission capacity and reinforcing the company’s position in the power transmission sector. This may be linked to today’s share price rise, but the market data itself does not establish a single confirmed cause.

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

Metric	Value
Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,35,677.3 crore
P/E Ratio	14.36x
P/B Ratio	2.19x
ROE	16.49%
ROCE	9.74%
EPS	Rs 17.09
Book Value Per Share	Rs 112.03
Dividend Yield	3.67%

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) fundamental metrics show P/E 14.36x, P/B 2.19x, ROE 16.49%, ROCE 9.74%. Read together, these ratios describe the company's position rather than a recommendation.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,35,677.3 crore and falls in the Large Cap category, which gives readers a sense of company size before judging valuation. On valuation, P/E at 14.36x, P/B at 2.19x 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. According to latest Univest data, additional metrics include EPS of Rs 17.09, book value per share of Rs 112.03, dividend yield of 3.67%, 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 25.43x, 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	14.36x
Benchmark Median P/E	25.43x
Benchmark Average P/E	47.04x
Benchmark P/E Range	0.72x to 385.29x
Company P/B Ratio	2.19x
Benchmark Median P/B	2.06x
Company ROE	16.49%
Benchmark Median ROE	9.87%
Company ROCE	9.74%
Benchmark Median ROCE	8.51%
Company Market Capitalisation	Rs 2,35,677.3 crore
Benchmark Median Market Cap	Rs 8,163.77 crore

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) operates in the Power sector, within the Power Generation/Distribution industry.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) has a P/E ratio of 14.36x, which is below the benchmark median of 25.43x, a difference of -43.53%. The P/E comparison frames valuation; it is not a signal to buy or sell.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) has a ROE of 16.49%, which is above the benchmark median of 9.87%, a difference of +67.07%. 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	3,79,137.1	25.43	5.2	21.94	17.79
NTPC Ltd.	NTPC	3,07,384.32	10.8	1.44	14.23	8.52
Adani Green Energy Ltd.	ADANIGREEN	2,20,886.32	114.49	10.1	14.36	9.9
Adani Energy Solutions Ltd.	ADANIENSOL	1,61,429.99	52.49	5.07	10.08	9.71
Tata Power Company Ltd.	TATAPOWER	1,10,239.21	27.75	2.64	13.61	11.63

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. (POWERGRID) has a P/E ratio of 14.36x compared with the displayed peer median of 27.75x. Peer multiples give relative context only, not a buy or sell view. 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 2,35,677.3 crore. Among the 5 peers shown, 2 have a larger market capitalisation.

Why Investors Are Watching Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price rose 2% today, with the stock last trading at Rs 250.3 and the previous close at Rs 245.4.
The company’s market capitalisation of Rs 2,35,677.3 Cr keeps the move relevant in a large company context within the power sector.
Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price also reflects a P/E of 14.36, a P/B of 2.19, ROE of 16.49% and ROCE of 9.74%.
The latest Univest figures place its EPS at 17.09, book value at 112.03 and dividend yield at 3.67%, which adds context to stock analysis.
The power sector benchmark and peer comparison show that the share price update is being read alongside industry valuation and profitability metrics.

About Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. operates in the Power sector and the Power Generation/Distribution industry. The company is best known for its role in electricity transmission infrastructure, which places it at the centre of power-sector connectivity rather than end-consumer distribution. That business profile makes Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price important for investors who follow utility infrastructure, regulated assets and long-duration network build-out themes.

Disclaimer: Data and figures in this article are sourced from publicly available information. These may or may not be accurate. Please verify all data with the official NSE (nseindia.com) and BSE (bseindia.com) websites before making any investment decision. Investments in securities are subject to market risk. This content is for educational purposes only and is not investment advice by Uniresearch Global Pvt. Ltd. (Research Analyst, SEBI Reg. No. INH000013776, a subsidiary of Univest Communication Technologies Private Limited).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price today?

Ans. Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price is Rs 250.3 today, up 2% from the previous close of Rs 245.4. The stock also touched Rs 250.5 and Rs 246.2 during the day.

Why is Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price rising today?

Ans.A recent report on a Karnataka transmission project may be relevant context, though the move itself is not explained by price data alone.

What is the market capitalisation of Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.?

Ans. Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. has a market capitalisation of Rs 2,35,677.3 Cr. That places it well above the benchmark median of Rs 8,163.77 Cr in the same industry snapshot.

What is Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. fundamental analysis showing?

Ans. Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. fundamental analysis shows a P/E of 14.36, P/B of 2.19, ROE of 16.49%, ROCE of 9.74%, EPS of 17.09 and book value of 112.03.

How does Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. compare with sector peers?

Ans. Compared with peers, Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. trades at a lower P/E than Adani Power, Adani Green Energy, Adani Energy Solutions and Tata Power, while its ROE is above NTPC and Tata Power.

What does the dividend yield mean for Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. Share Price?

Ans. The dividend yield is 3.67%, which shows the historical payout relative to the current share price. It adds context for investors who study income as well as valuation and stock performance.

What is the book value of Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.?

Ans. Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. has a book value of 112.03. Book value per share shows the accounting net worth behind each share and is useful in share price analysis.

What is the ROE and ROCE for Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd.?

Ans. Power Grid Corporation Of India Ltd. reports ROE of 16.49% and ROCE of 9.74%. ROE measures return on shareholder equity, while ROCE measures returns generated on capital employed.

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