NTPC approves 73.41-bln-rupee investment for second stage of Bihar project

India's largest power utility National Thermal Power Corp Ltd (NTPC) said its board has approved an investment of 73.41 bln rupees as an appraised estimated cost for the second stage of Barh Super thermal power project in the eastern state of Bihar.

In a regulatory filing, the state-run company said the second stage of this project consists of the construction of two 660 megawatts units.

The project's first stage consisting of 3 units of 660 MW is under implementation, NTPC added.