Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd.

Profile narrative

NPCIL is responsible for the design of nuclear power reactors in India.
It oversees the construction of these reactors.
It oversees their operation.
It oversees their maintenance.
The corporation supplies electricity generated from nuclear sources to the national grid.
It serves utilities and industrial consumers across the country.
Its mandate covers the entire lifecycle of nuclear power plants.
This lifecycle includes site selection and decommissioning.
Its activities are confined to the civil nuclear energy sector within India.

NPCIL manages nuclear power stations in several states across the country.
These installations collectively contribute a significant share of India’s baseload electricity generation.
The corporation’s operational footprint extends to pressurised heavy water reactors.
It also includes light water reactor technologies.
Through its plants, NPCIL supports the nation’s energy security.
It also supports low‑carbon power objectives.

As a specialised entity, NPCIL possesses indigenous expertise in pressurised heavy water reactor design.
It has been involved in the construction of India’s first domestically built reactors.
The corporation functions under the technical guidance of the Department of Atomic Energy and adheres to stringent safety and regulatory standards set by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.
Its competencies encompass project management.
It also handles nuclear fuel.
It provides radiation protection services.
It manages radioactive waste.

NPCIL is a public sector undertaking wholly owned by the Government of India.
It operates under the administrative control of the Department of Atomic Energy.
The department provides policy direction and funding.
The corporation does not have private shareholders.
Its equity is held entirely by the President of India.
This governmental ownership aligns its strategic objectives with national energy planning.

In September 2019, malware linked to the North Korean Lazarus Group was detected on the administrative network of an Indian nuclear power plant managed by NPCIL.
The Dtrack malware performed reconnaissance functions such as keylogging and file enumeration.
It did not reach the isolated critical control systems.
The incident was initially reported by a former security analyst.
Later, the parent organization confirmed the breach after official denials.
Investigations concluded the compromise was likely accidental.
It stemmed from broader Lazarus Group campaigns targeting Indian financial entities.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.