Introduction
Leading power sector subsidiary signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh government to establish large-scale solar manufacturing, generation facilities, and allied infrastructure with planned ₹3,800 crore investment.
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Share price movement of CESC
On January 22, 2026, CESC Ltd opened at ₹146.20, up 0.65% from its previous close of ₹145.25. The stock touched a high of ₹148.25 (2.06%) and a low of ₹144.70 (-0.38%). By 12:53 PM, it traded at ₹146.20, a 0.65% gain, with a market capitalisation of ₹19,379.84 crore.
CESC Green Power MoU Signed
CESC Limited informed exchanges that its subsidiary, CESC Green Power Limited, signed an MoU on January 20, 2026, with the Governor of Uttar Pradesh for renewable projects.
The MoU covers a 3 GW solar cell and module plant, 60 MW solar power plant, R&D lab, and infrastructure facilities in Uttar Pradesh, involving an investment of around ₹3,800 crore.
Stock performance of CESC for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
CESC Ltd declined 7.61% over the past week and fell 13.8% in the past month. The stock dropped 16.2% in six months and rose 1.86% over one year.
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Shareholding pattern of CESC
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Promoter | 52.10% | 52.10% | 52.10% |
| FII | 11.90% | 11.10% | 10.90% |
| DII | 25.60% | 25.70% | 25.40% |
| Public | 10.40% | 11.10% | 11.60% |
About CESC
CESC Ltd (NSE: CESC) is an electricity generation and distribution company, incorporated in 1978, and the flagship power business of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group.
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FAQs
Q: Why is CESC Ltd share price rising today?
A: CESC Ltd subsidiary CESC Green Power signed an MoU with Uttar Pradesh government for solar projects worth ₹3,800 crore.
Q: What is CESC Ltd’s main business focus?
A: CESC Ltd is engaged in electricity generation and distribution, operating as the flagship power company of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group.
Q: What is the 52-week high and low of CESC Ltd stock?
A: CESC Ltd stock recorded a 52-week high of ₹185.25 and a 52-week low of ₹119.00 on Indian stock exchanges.


