In line with the Centre's view of adding more thermal capacities by FY32 to meet India's rising demand, NTPC has set a target to add around 16,000 MW of coal-based power capacity in the next few years.

The target is in addition to the power firm's capacity of 10,000 MW which is under construction, a senior company official said.

The total target of the government is to add 80-90 GW more thermal capacities by 2032.

NTPC Stands For National Thermal Power Corporation – The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) is a renowned public sector undertaking in India that specializes in power generation.

It is the largest power utility in the country, contributing significantly to India's energy requirements.