The power sector stocks in India showed positive momentum on March 12, 2026, as the S&P BSE POWER Index traded at 7,003.48, up 1.73% from the previous close.
This performance occurred amid a broader market decline, with the S&P BSE SENSEX at 76,517.37 (down 0.45%) and NIFTY 50 at 23,767.20 (down 0.42%).
The index has gained 2.3% over the last 30 days and 14.3% over the past year.
Key stock movements (as of approximately 11:00-11:05 AM IST on March 12, 2026):
- NLC India: Up 7.05% on BSE (Rs 265.75) and 6.94% on NSE (Rs 265.70), leading the gainers.
- NTPC Green Energy Ltd.: Up 6.37% on BSE (Rs 92.22) and 7.76% on NSE (Rs 93.46).
- JSW Energy: Up 5.03% on BSE (Rs 512.25) and 6.07% on NSE (Rs 517.60).
- CESC: Up 4.79% on BSE (Rs 161.80) and 5.19% on NSE (Rs 162.30).
- Torrent Power: Up 3.63% on BSE (Rs 1,491.05) and 3.88% on NSE (Rs 1,494.90).
- Adani Power: Up 3.53% on BSE (Rs 143.75) and 4.00% on NSE (Rs 144.40).
- Tata Power: Up 3.22% on BSE (Rs 397.60) and 3.56% on NSE (Rs 399.50).
- Jaiprakash Power: Up 2.49% on BSE (Rs 13.99) and 3.29% on NSE (Rs 14.11).
- NHPC: Up 2.12% on BSE (Rs 74.98) and 2.31% on NSE (Rs 75.16).
- NTPC: Up 2.04% on BSE (Rs 387.75) and 2.18% on NSE (Rs 388.20).
- Power Grid: Up 1.86% on BSE (Rs 304.35) and 1.96% on NSE (Rs 304.65).
Other notable movements included declines in stocks such as Indian Energy Exchange (down 1.51%), RattanIndia Enterprises (down 0.97%), and BF Utilities (down 0.35% on BSE but 1.82% on NSE).
Top losers in the broader power sector included Tarapur Transformers (down 2.6%) and Parvati Sweetners and Power (down 1.9%), though not listed in the provided snapshot.
This update reflects intraday prices and sector performance around mid-morning trading on March 12, 2026. Stock prices fluctuate, and investors should verify real-time data from official exchanges (BSE/NSE) before making decisions.
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