This document summarizes NTPC's financial results for the second quarter of FY2011. Key highlights include:
- Net sales grew 20.5% year-over-year to Rs. 13,350 crore, driven by higher power generation and realizations.
- Operating profit declined 8.5% to Rs. 3,371 crore due to higher fuel costs and other expenses.
- Reported net profit fell 2% to Rs. 2,107 crore due to higher provisions, but benefited from extraordinary income related to prior periods.
- The analyst maintains an "Accumulate" rating with a target price of Rs. 230, seeing continued growth from capacity additions but some pressure on margins.