NTPC bets on both coal and green power and faces a tough credibility test

It says it won’t quit coal overnight

NTPC argues it is building a “bridge” between dependable coal generation and future renewables, insisting the transition won’t happen overnight. The stance raises a pointed question: can a company expanding major coal capacity truly position itself as a clean energy leader, or is it simply prolonging fossil dependence while renewables remain a long-term promise?