Northern Power Distribution Company

India

A power supply company involved in providing electricity distribution services, particularly in the region of Telangana, India. It plays a crucial role in supplying power to residential, commercial, and industrial clients, including agriculture support for rice mills and other crops.

CCI Score

-12.84

-13.58% July 19

Latest Event

Union Threatens Maha Dharna Over Labor Grievances at NPDCL

The Telangana Electricity Employees 1104 union has threatened to hold a 'maha dharna' on October 26 unless long-standing issues faced by employees and artisans at the company are resolved, highlighting unresolved labor grievances.

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Latest Events

OCT

26

2025

Union Threatens Maha Dharna Over Labor Grievances at NPDCL
-71.91

The Telangana Electricity Employees 1104 union has threatened to hold a 'maha dharna' on October 26 unless long-standing issues faced by employees and artisans at the company are resolved, highlighting unresolved labor grievances.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

July 19

The union's threat to protest indicates severe, unresolved labor grievances and a failure by the company to uphold basic worker rights and fair labor practices. This is particularly concerning given the broader context of protecting marginalized workers in an environment where corporate accountability is critical.

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JUL

19

2025

Delay in Power Supply to Rice Mill by Northern Power Distribution Company
-40.00

A writ petition filed by Vinayaka Modern Rice Mills in the Telangana High Court challenges Northern Power Distribution Company's failure to supply electricity to a rice mill at Somaram, Karimnagar, despite full payment and compliance with procedural requirements. The petitioners argue that this neglect has led to significant financial losses and adversely affected local agricultural operations.
SEP

08

2024

NPDCL Anti-Corruption Initiative: Grievance Portal Established
73.39

Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana Limited (TGNPDCL) has launched an 'NPDCL Grievance Portal' and urged consumers to report complaints against power staff demanding bribes. Posters encouraging the public to report corruption have been displayed across all offices and sub-stations, reflecting the company's commitment to tackling internal bribery and corruption.
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

July 19

Northern Power Distribution Company's initiative to establish a grievance portal and compel consumers to report bribery signals a proactive step towards ethical business practices. By taking a public stand against internal corruption, the company demonstrates a commitment to transparency and accountability, which is a positive anti-corruption measure.

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