NTPC Limited has terminated its contract with M/s GR Infraprojects Limited (GRIL) for the development of a 400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the Mouda Super Thermal Power Station in Maharashtra. The termination follows GRIL’s failure to fulfil its contractual obligations and maintain the required progress on the project.
The project, awarded in March 2026 at a total contract value of ₹413.37 crore, is a strategically important BESS project and was scheduled for completion within 15 months in line with national energy objectives, however, the project witnessed significant delays in critical activities. A contractual notice was issued to GRIL calling for immediate corrective action, but GRIL failed to undertake the required remedial measures.
Accordingly, NTPC has terminated the contract with immediate effect and, in line with contractual provisions, has encashed available securities amounting to approximately ₹91 crore.
The project remains a key initiative to strengthen grid flexibility and support renewable energy integration. NTPC has already initiated action for re-tendering the project at the risk and cost of GRIL, in accordance with the applicable contractual provisions. NTPC is taking necessary measures on priority to facilitate the early re-award and timely implementation of the project.
The BESS Mouda project is part of NTPC’s broader efforts to deploy battery energy storage alongside its conventional generation assets. The company has been pursuing BESS projects across multiple locations as storage assumes a larger role in balancing India’s increasingly renewable-heavy power system.
NTPC Limited is India’s largest integrated power utility, driving the nation’s growth with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for over five decades. Established in 1975, NTPC has evolved from a thermal power generator into a diversified energy major with a presence across the entire value chain from conventional and renewable generation to coal mining, power trading, e-mobility, and green hydrogen.
With an installed capacity ~91 GW, NTPC powers every fourth light in India while advancing the country’s clean energy ambitions. The company is leading the charge toward a sustainable future, targeting 60 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2032 and investing in emerging technologies such as nuclear power, battery energy storage, carbon capture, and green chemicals.
As a Maharatna company under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, NTPC stands for excellence in engineering, safety, and sustainability. Our operations consistently deliver higher reliability and plant loading than national averages, reflecting our unwavering focus on performance and environmental stewardship.
Beyond power generation, NTPC is committed to empowering communities, nurturing innovation, and building a resilient energy ecosystem that supports India’s rapid economic growth. With people at its core and sustainability at its heart, NTPC continues to energize India’s progress responsibly and relentlessly.
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