| Electric Utilities Industry | Utilities Sector | - CEO | MSE Exchange | INE486A01021 ISIN |
| India Country | 6,087 Employees | 27 Oct 2025 Last Dividend | 10 Sep 2004 Last Split | - IPO Date |
CESC Limited stands as an eminent integrated electrical utility company firmly established within India's energy sector. Since its inception in 1899, CESC has been actively engaged in both the generation and distribution of electricity across various regions. With its headquarters nestled in Kolkata, India, the company's operational landscape spans extensive thermal power generation alongside burgeoning ventures into solar energy. CESC Limited's historical depth and expansive operational footprint underscore its pivotal role in India's electricity supply framework, catering to a diverse clientele that includes domestic, industrial, commercial, and various other user groups.
CESC Limited owns and operates two significant thermal power plants at Budge Budge and Southern generating stations with a combined capacity of 1125 MW, alongside a 600 MW thermal power project located in Haldia, West Bengal. Additionally, it has two more thermal power projects, one in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, with a capacity of 600 MW, and a 40 MW atmospheric fluidised bed combustion power plant in Asansol, West Bengal. These facilities form the backbone of CESC's generation capabilities, ensuring a stable and robust supply of electricity to meet the demands of its vast consumer base.
Embracing renewable energy, CESC Limited has ventured into solar power through the ownership and operation of projects with a capacity of 18 MW, situated in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. This initiative not only diversifies the company's energy portfolio but also reflects its commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly energy solutions.
Apart from its generation capabilities, CESC Limited boasts a comprehensive power distribution network, notably extending its services to Uttar Pradesh. This wide-reaching distribution infrastructure enables the company to efficiently deliver electricity to a diverse spectrum of users, including domestic, industrial, and commercial sectors, thereby reinforcing its status as a key player in India's energy sector.