New Delhi, July 16 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved to invest Rs.20,000 crore in the state-owned National Thermal Power Corporation Limited on Wednesday, 16 July 2025, with the aim to generate 60 GW renewable energy capacity by 2032. Additionally, the Cabinet gave the nod to Neyveli Lignite Corp India Limited (NLCIL).

The proposed investment will be directed to NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary. Subsequently, NGEL will invest in NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL) and its other subsidiaries, exceeding the previously approved limit of Rs.7,500 crore, and will now be increased to up to Rs.20,000 crore.

According to the government, the additional funds to NTPC...