Introduction
Leading energy company signed a 1,600 MW PPA with West Bengal DISCOM for a super/ultra-super critical thermal power plant, expanding its total locked-in thermal capacity.
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Share price movement of JSW Energy
On January 21, 2026, JSW Energy Ltd opened at ₹478.05, down 0.37% from its previous close of ₹479.70. The stock reached a high of ₹480.15 (0.13%) and a low of ₹471.90 (1.61%). By 10:55 AM, it traded at ₹472.95 with a market cap of ₹82,634.49 crore.
JSW Energy Signs 1,600 MW PPA
JSW Thermal Energy Two Limited, a subsidiary of JSW Energy Ltd, signed a Power Purchase Agreement with West Bengal DISCOM for a 1,600 MW thermal power plant in Salboni.
The new plant will consist of 2 × 800 MW super/ultra-super critical units and is scheduled for commissioning within six years under a competitive bidding process by WBSEDCL.
The project will use domestic coal allocated to West Bengal under the SHAKTI B (iv) policy. This is the second PPA signed by JSW Energy with WBSEDCL after March 2025.
JSW Energy currently operates 5,658 MW of thermal capacity, with 3,200 MW under construction at Salboni. Total locked-in generation capacity is 32.1 GW, including thermal, renewable, and hydro, aiming for 30 GW by 2030.
Stock performance of JSW Energy for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
JSW Energy Ltd delivered a -3.05% return over the past week, and it declined by -10.0% in the past 6 months. The stock fell 17.3% over the past 1 year.
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Shareholding pattern of JSW Energy
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Promoter | 69.30% | 69% | 69.30% |
| FII | 9.50% | 12.10% | 12.40% |
| DII | 14.40% | 11.60% | 11.40% |
| Public | 6.70% | 7.00% | 6.80% |
| Others | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.20% |
About JSW Energy
JSW Energy Ltd (NSE: JSWENERGY) is a leading private power producer in India with 13.3 GW capacity, diversified assets, and projects expanding towards 30 GW by 2030.
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FAQs
Q: Why is JSW Energy Ltd share price in news today?
A: JSW Energy Ltd signs 1,600 MW PPA with West Bengal DISCOM for a new thermal power plant, increasing total locked-in thermal capacity.
Q: What is JSW Energy Ltd’s main business focus?
A: JSW Energy Ltd is a private sector power producer engaged in power generation, transmission, and developing diversified energy assets across India.
Q: What is the 52-week high and low of JSW Energy Ltd stock?
A: The 52-week high of JSW Energy Ltd stock is ₹584.55, and the low is ₹419.10.
