Arup Roy Choudhury

Arup Roy Choudhury, 58, who was denied an extension of service by the Union government till his superannuation age of 60 years, was sworn in by West Bengal Governor at Raj Bhawan today, a statement said.

Govt denies NTPC chairman extension

Arup Roy Choudhury, 58, was appointed head of India's largest power producer by the previous UPA Government in September 2010 for five years term, which was extendable till he achieves retirement at the age of 60 years.

NTPC planning 3,000 MW capacity addition at Talcher

Replying to another question he said, that whenever the government decides to put some more Ultra Mega Power Projects on the block, NTPC for sure will be one of the bidders. Arup Roy Choudhury further said that in a couple of days the Ratnagiri power project will start functioning.

Will surpass 12th five year plan target: NTPC

Watch the interview of Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD of NTPC with Ashmit Kumar on CNBC-TV18, in which he shared the company‘s future prospects.

NTPC eyeing stranded private power project

Country's largest thermal power producer NTPC had said in January that it has identified 7-8 private power projects as potential acquisition targets and will take a final call on them before end of FY'15.

NTPC to bring down coal import bill to nil in 5 yrs

The power major is one of the country's largest consumers of coal. "Our aim is to have zero import of coal, and manage with the coal from Coal India sources or our own mines," NTPC CMD Arup Roy Choudhury told Media in an interview.

NTPC signs Rs 10,000 cr term loan agreement with SBI

NTPC has signed a term loan agreement of Rs 10,000 crore with state-run lender State Bank of India (SBI) for partially funding its capital expenditure.

Dabhol will be revived: NTPC CMD

"Dabhol will be revived. How can we afford in a country like ours to leave one project to get killed by itself. Many options are being considered and it has to be revived," NTPC Chairman and Managing Director Arup Roy Choudhury said.

Gas price hike fruitful if discoms buy costlier power: NTPC

NTPC is focusing on installing Rooftop Solar PV systems at available roof areas in power stations to meet the energy requirements of its various offices.

NTPC to seek clarity from SC for cancelled coal mines

Arup Roy Choudhury, CMD of NTPC declined to commend on the CERC norms since the matter is sub judice.

Surplus cash of PSUs may be used to revive sick units

There are 70 sick PSUs and 43 out of these can be revived, the Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Minister Anant Geete said on the sidelines of the SIAM conference.

NTPC aims at 8,000-9,000 MW capacity takeover

NTPC is looking at power plants which have achieved financial closure or coal linkage, but were facing financial issues to start generation and cost less than greenfield power plants.

PM's visit to US may boost NTPC's geo-thermal project

Geo-thermal technology involves utilisation of heat from rocks and fluids in the earth's crust to generate electricity.

NTPC pays Rs 2,474cr interim dividend to government

The RTGS advice for the transfer of Rs 2,473.64 crore to Government of India's designated bank account was presented by NTPC CMD Arup Roy Choudhury to Power Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia here. The central government owns 75 percent stake in NTPC.

Pay dues or face regulated power supply: NTPC to BSES

Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC Arup Roy Choudhury told reporters here, "BSES must make good their statement, we are in a difficult situation. If we are not paid in time we will have to regulate nearly 2000 MW, we have (other) buyers for it.

Here's what NTPC Chairman & MD has to say about its Q3 nos

Arup Roy Choudhury, Chairman & MD, NTPC talks about the company's performance in the December 2013 quarter.

Do not have liberty to freely raise tariffs: NTPC

NTPC investors should not get disheartened about the CERC proposals because the company will be able to give them same service, says the company CMD.

Draft norms 'fair' but open to change: CERC

Terming as "fair" the power draft regulations put out by it recently, Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) Chairman Gireesh Pradhan said the rationale behind the draft was to tighten operational norms for power companies.

Expect changes in final power norms: NTPC

In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Choudhury said the company would be able to meet investors‘ expectations and pointed out the regulations were still in the draft stage and that it would communicate its views to the regulator.

May import 16 MT coal in FY14: NTPC

NTPC chairman Arup Roy Choudhury told CNBC-TV18 that in the second half of FY14, availability of fuel will see substantial improvement.

NTPC pegs FY14 capex at Rs 20,200cr: CMD

According to NTPC's Arup Roy Choudhury, their coal imports are progressing on track. The company's FY14 capex plans stand at Rs 20,200 crore, he adds.

NTPC eyes to mine 100 MT coal by FY20 from new blocks

Having bagged four coal blocks from the government last month, state-run power major NTPC today said it expects to produce nearly 100 million tonne coal over the next 5 to 6 years.

NTPC is focused on adding energy, says Roy Choudhury

Power major NTPC is well on course of adding 1,28,000 MW by the 15th plan, which roughly ends in 2032, a top company official said today. "There are many projects in the country. (As per the) 12th plan, 15,000 MW project will be commissioned. 41,000 MW is there now.

Coal India unable to meet power demand: NTPC CMD

Speaking to CNBC-TV18 about its differences with Coal India, NTPC CMD Arup Roy Choudhury said the company is not sure if the coal giant has the ability to meet the power sector's growing demand.

Efforts on to resolve fuel issues in time-bound manner: PM

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said efforts are on to resolve fuel supply issues faced by the power sector in a time-bound manner and hoped to see results in the next three weeks.