NTPC Ltd. engages in the generation of electric power in coal based thermal power plant. It operates through the Generation of Energy and Others segments. The Generation of Energy segment involves the generation and sale of bulk power to State Power utilities. The Others segment includes provision of consultancy, project management and supervision, energy trading, oil and gas exploration, and coal mining. The company was founded on November 7, 1975 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.