CESC Limited
CESC Limited is one of India's oldest integrated power utilities engaged in power generation, transmission and distribution. The company is the flagship power business of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group and supplies electricity to millions of consumers across Kolkata and other regions while expanding its renewable energy portfolio.
🏢 Company Information
Company Name
CESC Limited
Sector
Power Generation & Distribution
📊 Snapshot Data
Market Capitalization
Approx. ₹23,500 Crore
Share Price
Approx. ₹175 – ₹180
Installed Generation Capacity
Approx. 2,140 MW
Consumers Served
Over 3 Million Consumers
Promoter Holding
Around 52%
Headquarters
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Business Presence
Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Renewable Expansion Plan
Targeting Multi-GW Renewable Capacity Addition
👨💼 Management Team
Sanjiv Goenka – Chairman
Brajesh Singh – Managing Director (Generation)
Vineet Sikka – Managing Director (Distribution)
Rajarshi Banerjee – Chief Financial Officer
💰 Financial Metrics
Annual Revenue
Approx. ₹18,350 Crore
Annual Net Profit
Approx. ₹1,540 Crore
Return on Equity
Approx. 12%
Return on Capital Employed
Approx. 10%
Dividend Yield
Approx. 3%
🚀 Growth Drivers
- Stable and regulated electricity distribution business with a large consumer base.
- Expansion into renewable energy and hybrid power projects.
- Integrated operations across generation, transmission and distribution.
- Strong backing from the diversified RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group.
- Increasing electricity demand from residential, commercial and industrial consumers.
⚠️ Key Risks
- Changes in electricity tariff regulations may affect profitability.
- High capital expenditure requirements for renewable expansion projects.
- Dependence on coal and fuel price fluctuations can impact margins.
- Execution risks in large renewable and distribution projects.
- Increasing competition from private and renewable power companies.
📰 Latest Developments
- Signed power purchase agreements for additional renewable energy capacity.
- Announced plans to develop large-scale hybrid renewable energy projects.
- Continues strengthening its integrated power business across generation and distribution.
- Maintains focus on improving operational efficiency and expanding clean energy initiatives.
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