NLC India Ltd (BSE: 513683) is a Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu-based company in the Thermal Power Generation industry. With a market capitalisation of ₹35,130 Cr, it ranks #250 by market cap among the 6,137 Indian listed companies on FinBizNet, and #3 of 7 in Thermal Power Generation. At ₹228.50 (as of 25 Oct 2026), the share price is 41.1% below its 52-week high of ₹387.80 and 2.8% above its 52-week low of ₹222.30. The share price is down 13.4% over one year and down 22.0% over three months.
| Current Price | ₹228.50 |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | ₹35,130 Cr |
| BSE Code | 513683 |
| Sector | Utilities > Power Utilities > Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers |
| Sub-Industry | Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders > Thermal Power Generation |
| P/E Ratio | 9.6 |
| Return on Equity | 15.97% |
| Return on Assets | 3.66% |
| 52-Week Range | ₹222.30 – ₹387.80 |
| 1-Year Price Change | -13.4% |
| 3-Month Price Change | -22.0% |
| Beta (1Y) | 0.15 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.20% |
| Headquarters | Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu |
| Website | www.nlcindia.in |
| Revenue | ₹4,717 Cr |
|---|---|
| Net Profit | ₹436 Cr |
| Net Margin | 9.2% |
| EPS (Basic) | ₹3.49 |
| Basis | consolidated |
Figures in ₹ crore, parsed from the company's exchange filing (XBRL).
NLC India Limited engages in the mining and power generation business in India. The company mines for lignite and coal; and generates power through lignite and coal, as well as through thermal, solar, and wind power plants. It also operates open cast lignite mines with a mining capacity of 28.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) in Tamil Nadu and 30.10 MTPA in Rajasthan; and has total coal mining capacity of 20.00 MTPA. In addition, it provides consultancy services to the mining sector and firms in the solar power generation sector. Further, the company has a total installed thermal power generation capacity of 5,300 MW; and renewable energy generation capacity of 1,483.89 MW. It serves state distribution firms, commercial enterprises, and industrial consumers. The company was formerly known as Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited and changed its name to NLC India Limited in April 2016. The company was incorporated in 1956 and is based in Cuddalore, India.
1. Lignite Mining-This segment is involved in the mining of lignite. 2. Power Generation-This segment generates and sells thermal, wind, and solar power. 3. Inter-Segment Adjustment-0 4. Unallocated Corporate Assets (Including Capital Work-In Progress)-0
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NLC India Ltd is trading at ₹228.50, with a market capitalisation of ₹35,130 Cr.
NLC India Ltd operates in the Utilities > Power Utilities > Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers space (Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders > Thermal Power Generation).
NLC India Ltd has a P/E of 9.6 and a return on equity of 15.97%.
NLC India Ltd is listed on the BSE under the scrip code 513683.
NLC India Ltd's share price is down 13.4% over one year and down 22.0% over three months. Its 52-week range is ₹222.30 to ₹387.80.
In Q1 FY27, NLC India Ltd reported revenue of ₹4,717 Cr and net profit of ₹436 Cr, with basic EPS of ₹3.49 (consolidated, parsed from the company's exchange filing).
Data as of 25 Oct 2026. Descriptive market data only — not investment advice.