NLC India Approves Listing of NIRL Subsidiary

NLC India Limited has received in-principle approval from its Board of Directors for the listing of its renewable energy subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL). This strategic move aligns with the company’s broader renewable energy expansion goals and the Indian government’s National Monetisation Pipeline targets. The listing is planned through the dilution of up to 25% equity, to be executed in one or more tranches via a public offer, subject to necessary statutory approvals.

Strategic Investment in Renewable Energy

Alongside the listing approval, NLC India’s board has approved an investment of up to ₹66.60 crore in NIRL by way of subscription to equity shares. These funds will be used to finance green energy projects executed through joint venture companies. The approval will be communicated to the Ministry of Coal for onward submission to the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM). Additionally, the company is in the process of transferring assets worth ₹6,500–7,000 crore to NIRL.

Scaling Renewable Capacity

NLC India has added around 1.5 GW of renewable capacity to date, predominantly from solar and a smaller portion from wind. Renewables currently account for 26% of total capacity, with plans to scale to 10 GW by 2030, increasing the share of renewables to 51%. The company aims to fund this growth through internal resources, international financing, and asset monetisation via NIRL, maintaining a 70:30 debt-equity ratio for thermal and 80:20 for renewable projects.

Shareholder Returns and Corporate Positioning

In addition to growth initiatives, NLC India has declared an interim dividend of ₹3.60 per share, reflecting its commitment to balancing expansion with consistent shareholder returns. The combination of subsidiary listing approval, strategic investment, and dividend declaration positions NLC India as a company actively transitioning to sustainable energy solutions while maintaining financial prudence.