Shares of NTPC and Power Grid Corporation are among the most tracked stocks of public ltd firms in the power sector. The stocks which are also considered as defensive bets currently trade near the affordable price of Rs 200 per scrip. While NTPC stock is trading at Rs 162 level, Power Grid scrip is at Rs 208 in late morning deals.
Shares of NTPC were the top Sensex gainers today amid reports that the state-owned power giant has floated a tender to raise Rs 5,000-crore term loan from financial institutions. NTPC stock rose 2.55 per cent to Rs 162.55 against the previous close of Rs 158.50 on BSE.