NTPC Limited

New Delhi, India

NTPC Limited is a public sector electricity generating company in India focused on commercial power generation. It is one of the largest power producers in the country, playing a key role in the generation and distribution of electricity.

CCI Score

4.90

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

NTPC Limited Pollution and Community Displacement Controversy

Residents of Moola Swayamvaram village in Visakhapatnam are protesting against severe pollution linked to an NTPC plant, demanding relocation due to escalating health hazards and poor environmental practices.

Take Action

So what can you do? Support by shopping, spreading the word, or offering your support.

Shop Alternatives SEE ALL: PacificLight

Iberdrola

Southern Company
Use Your Voice OTHER TOOLS
Investigate
Share the Score SUPPORT CCI

OBJECTOR

NTPC Limited is currently rated as an Objector.

0 to +9 CCI Score

These companies deliberately avoid direct involvement with authoritarian practices. While they do not actively challenge oppressive regimes, they maintain a neutral stance to ensure they are not complicit in supporting such systems.

Latest Events

MAR

22

2025

NTPC Limited Pollution and Community Displacement Controversy
-40.00

Residents of Moola Swayamvaram village in Visakhapatnam are protesting against severe pollution linked to an NTPC plant, demanding relocation due to escalating health hazards and poor environmental practices.
OCT

09

2024

NTPC among the Forbes World's Best Employers 2024
85.40

NTPC Limited has been recognized as one of the Forbes World's Best Employers 2024, highlighting its exemplary labor practices and commitment to employee well-being.
+90

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 17

The article emphasizes NTPC's progressive human resources practices and dedication to employee welfare, as evidenced by its recognition as one of the Forbes World's Best Employers 2024. This positive acknowledgment reflects high ethical standards in labor relations and human rights practices, positioning NTPC favorably in this category.

NTPC among the Forbes World's Best Employers 2024
OCT

05

2023

NTPC Limited Announces Human Rights Policy Commitment
68.59

NTPC Limited has outlined a human rights policy that guarantees key rights under the Indian constitution. The policy emphasizes fair treatment of employees, prohibits child and forced labor, and commits to diversity, equal opportunity, and freedom of association. These measures represent a positive step towards ethical labor practices and serve as a strong counter to authoritarian exploitation in the labor sector.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

October 5

The newly outlined human rights policy by NTPC Limited demonstrates a robust commitment to upholding labor rights and ensuring ethical practices across its operations. By explicitly prohibiting forced and child labor and promoting diversity and equal opportunity, the company aligns itself against authoritarian labor practices. This positive affirmation of human rights reflects a proactive stance in favor of worker protection and serves as a counterbalance to exploitative practices, earning a strong positive score in the category of Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices.

NTPC Human Rights Policy
MAY

01

2023

NTPC Angul Implements Advanced Video Surveillance System
-8.21

NTPC Limited, a major public sector power producer in India, has initiated the installation of a sophisticated video surveillance system at its Angul facility in Odisha. While the upgrade is designed to enhance security and operational efficiency, from a left-leaning anti-fascist perspective, the procurement and deployment of advanced surveillance technology can be viewed with caution due to its potential for increasing state oversight and enabling repressive oversight mechanisms if misused.
-10

Provision of Repressive Technologies

March 17

The installation of over 100 IPC and PTZ cameras at NTPC Angul is intended to secure a critical power generation facility. However, from an anti-fascist perspective, the expansion of surveillance infrastructure—even in a security context—can potentially contribute to an environment where enhanced state monitoring may be leveraged in more repressive ways. Although the measure is standard for protecting vital infrastructure, its broader implications on privacy and potential misuse for authoritarian control warrant caution.

IndiNatus Secures Video Surveillance Order for NTPC Angul, Odisha
OCT

31

2022

Tender for CCTV-based Surveillance System at NTPC Vindhyachal Township
-31.26

NTPC Limited has issued a tender for the procurement of a CCTV-based surveillance system for the Vindhyachal Township Area. While ostensibly for security purposes, this procurement raises concerns from an anti-fascist perspective, as surveillance technologies can enable pervasive monitoring and support repressive state control measures.
-40

Provision of Repressive Technologies

March 17

NTPC Limited's tender for a CCTV-based surveillance system indicates the procurement of technology that enhances monitoring capabilities. From an anti-fascist perspective, such surveillance tools can be used to suppress dissent and facilitate authoritarian control, thus warranting a negative rating in the Technology and Services Impact category.

CCTV BASED SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR NTPC Vindhyachal Township Area
JUL

01

2021

NTPC Limited Lobbies for Weaker Environmental Pollution Regulations
-45.13

Documents reveal that NTPC Limited engaged in extensive lobbying efforts to weaken environmental pollution rules regarding fly ash disposal. This regulatory influence undermines public health protections and exemplifies a capture of governmental processes to favor corporate interests over community welfare.
-70

Public and Political Behavior

March 17

NTPC Limited actively lobbied government bodies between 2019 and 2023 to relax strict rules on fly ash disposal, leveraging its influence to argue that financial constraints made compliance unfeasible. This behavior reflects a deliberate undermining of public regulatory frameworks that are designed to protect community health and the environment, echoing authoritarian tendencies to side with corporate profitability over public welfare.

Indian coal giants pushed for lax pollution rules while ramping up production
-60

Economic and Structural Influence

March 17

NTPC Limited managed to negotiate regulatory concessions, such as extended deadlines for cleaning up legacy fly ash and lower fines for non-compliance. Such negotiations indicate effective regulatory capture, where corporate influence is used to shape policy outcomes that serve corporate financial interests at the expense of the public good.

Indian coal giants pushed for lax pollution rules while ramping up production
NOV

22

2018

NTPC Limited Withdraws from Controversial Coal Block Joint Venture
0.00

NTPC Limited exited its joint coal block project with JKSPDC, citing delays in environmental clearance, site accessibility issues, and a hostile local environment. This decision may be seen as a move towards more responsible business practices, potentially reducing its involvement in economically and structurally compromising ventures.