L&T decides to sell Nabha Power to Torrent Power for ₹3,661 crore

L&T Power Development Ltd (LTPDL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), has announced to sell 100% of equity and convertible instruments in Nabha Power Ltd (NPL) to Torrent Power Ltd, for ₹3,661 crore. 

NPL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LTPDL, and the transaction is subject to requisite regulatory approvals, L&T said in a fling. 

“Given NPL’s long-term power purchase agreement and stable operating performance, the divestment is a value-driven monetisation exercise. The transaction is aligned with L&T’s broader strategy to exit the development projects business,” it said. 

 S.N. Subrahmanyan, Chairman & Managing Director – L&T, said, “The divestment of NPL aligns with L&T’s strategic objective of unlocking value to strengthen our robust core businesses.”

“This move positions us to create long-term value for all our stakeholders — business partners, shareholders and employees,” he said.

Samir Mehta, Chairman, Torrent Power Ltd, stated: “The acquisition marks Torrent’s entry into the high-growth power market of northern India. Upon completion, NPL will add a high-quality, best-in-class and well-established operating asset to our portfolio supported by fully contracted cash flows and a strong operational track record.”

“The acquisition will be value accretive from day one, delivering a meaningful uplift in the overall revenues and profitability. Leveraging our proven expertise in managing power assets, this addition provides a robust platform to enhance scale, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen cash-flow stability,” he added. 

Nabha Power Ltd (NPL) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of L&T Power Development Ltd. NPL owns and operates a 1,400 MW (2 X 700 MW) supercritical coal-fired thermal power plant at Rajpura in Patiala district, Punjab.

Commissioned in 2014, the power plant was set up under Case II Competitive Bidding Guidelines of Government of India. It operates under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement.

Further, the plant has long-term Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) with SECL and NCL for 2.775 million MT and 2.464 million MT, respectively, along with mechanisms for alternate coal procurement to address any supply shortfall. The plant’s equipment is designed to blend domestic and imported coal, providing operational and fuel flexibility.

The power plant has built a strong operational and sustainability track record, underscored by a highest-ever Plant Availability Factor (PAF) of 95.36% in FY25 and a PLF of 94.33% in July 2024, ranking 2nd among all thermal power plants (>500 MW) in India.