Macquarie maintains its outperform ratings on NTPC and Power Grid with target prices of ₹475 and ₹380, respectively, implying upside potentials of 26% and 15% from current levels. Key insights include:
- Renewable-driven growth: India added ~20GW of total generation capacity in FYTD25 (Apr-Dec 2024), significantly up from ~12GW in FYTD24 (Apr-Dec 2023), with renewables driving the growth.
 - Power demand focus: Seasonal demand trends during strong summers will play a critical role in shaping the utilities’ performance.
 - DISCOM privatization: Uttar Pradesh is taking initial steps towards privatizing two state DISCOMs, indicating renewed momentum in reforms.
 
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