CESC Ltd (NSE: CESC, BSE: 500084) is a Kolkata, West Bengal-based company in the Electric Power Distribution industry. With a market capitalisation of ₹18,015 Cr, it ranks #397 by market cap among the 6,137 Indian listed companies on FinBizNet, and #3 of 6 in Electric Power Distribution. At ₹124.79 (as of 25 Oct 2026), the share price is 39.0% below its 52-week high of ₹204.50 and 0.9% above its 52-week low of ₹123.66. The share price is down 28.7% over one year and down 23.5% over three months.
| Current Price | ₹124.79 |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | ₹18,015 Cr |
| NSE Symbol | CESC |
| BSE Code | 500084 |
| Sector | Utilities > Power Utilities > Electric Utilities |
| Sub-Industry | Electric Utilities > Electric Power Distribution |
| P/E Ratio | 11.5 |
| Return on Equity | 12.55% |
| Return on Assets | 3.42% |
| 52-Week Range | ₹123.66 – ₹204.50 |
| 1-Year Price Change | -28.7% |
| 3-Month Price Change | -23.5% |
| Beta (1Y) | 0.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.50% |
| Headquarters | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Website | www.cesc.co.in |
| Revenue | ₹5,485 Cr |
|---|---|
| Net Profit | ₹419 Cr |
| Net Margin | 7.6% |
| EPS (Basic) | ₹3.03 |
| Basis | consolidated |
Figures in ₹ crore, parsed from the company's exchange filing (XBRL).
CESC Limited, an integrated electrical utility company, engages in the generation and distribution of electricity in India. It owns and operates two thermal power plants, including Budge Budge generating station with a generating capacity of 750 megawatts and Southern generating stations with a generating capacity of 135 megawatts; a 40-megawatt atmospheric fluidized bed combustion power plant in Asansol, West Bengal; a 300-megawatt solar project in Bhadla, Rajasthan; a 450-megawatt hybrid project comprising a 150-megawatt solar unit and 300-megawatt wind unit in Mandsaur, Madhya, Pradesh; and a 450-megawatt hybrid project that consists of a 150-megawatt solar unit in Bikaner, Rajasthan and a 300-megawatt wind unit in Ananthapuram, Andhra Pradesh. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Kolkata, India.
1. Generation and Distribution of Electricity-This segment generates and distributes electricity using thermal, wind, and solar sources
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| Company | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Latest Qtr Revenue | 1Y Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Power Co. Ltd | ₹1,12,939 Cr | 30 | 11.35% | ₹19,051 Cr | -12.8% |
| Torrent Power Ltd | ₹61,794 Cr | 25.2 | 13.02% | ₹8,124 Cr | -12.6% |
| CESC Ltd | ₹18,015 Cr | 11.5 | 12.55% | ₹5,485 Cr | -28.7% |
| Reliance Infrastructure Ltd | ₹2,188 Cr | 0.7 | 18.29% | ₹6,344 Cr | -78.5% |
| India Power Corporation Limited (DPSC) | ₹571 Cr | 62.7 | 1.45% | ₹166 Cr | -48.3% |
| Energy Development Co. Ltd | ₹68 Cr | -276.1 | 9.06% | ₹6 Cr | -35.8% |
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CESC Ltd is trading at ₹124.79, with a market capitalisation of ₹18,015 Cr.
CESC Ltd operates in the Utilities > Power Utilities > Electric Utilities space (Electric Utilities > Electric Power Distribution).
CESC Ltd has a P/E of 11.5 and a return on equity of 12.55%.
CESC Ltd is listed on the NSE under the symbol CESC and on the BSE under the scrip code 500084.
CESC Ltd's share price is down 28.7% over one year and down 23.5% over three months. Its 52-week range is ₹123.66 to ₹204.50.
In Q1 FY27, CESC Ltd reported revenue of ₹5,485 Cr and net profit of ₹419 Cr, with basic EPS of ₹3.03 (consolidated, parsed from the company's exchange filing).
Data as of 25 Oct 2026. Descriptive market data only — not investment advice.