NHPC Outperforms Sector Amid Broader Market Gains and Mixed Short-Term Trends

NHPC, a prominent player in the power generation and distribution sector, has shown notable activity today, gaining 3.09% on March 5, 2025. This performance has allowed NHPC to outperform its sector, which saw an overall increase of 2.61%, by 0.73%. The stock has been on a positive trajectory for the past three days, accumulating a total return of 3.78% during this period.
Today, NHPC reached an intraday high of Rs 75.95, reflecting a rise of 3.22%. However, while the stock is currently above its 5-day moving average, it remains below its 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating mixed short-term trends.

In the broader market context, the Sensex experienced a significant rise of 536.63 points, closing at 73,542.00, although it remains 4.5% away from its 52-week low. NHPC's performance over various time frames shows a decline of 17.91% over the past year, contrasting with a modest drop of 0.14% in the Sensex during the same period. Despite recent gains, NHPC's longer-term performance remains noteworthy, with a 275.45% increase over the past decade.