NTPC Terminates GR Infraprojects Contract for Mouda 400‑MWh BESS
Citing missed deadlines and failed corrective steps, NTPC has encashed about Rs 91 crore and begun re‑tendering the Rs 413.37 crore project at the contractor’s risk to speed up delivery.
Overview
- NTPC announced on Saturday, September 19, 2026 that it had terminated the contract with GR Infraprojects for the 400‑MWh BESS at Mouda, saying the contractor did not meet contractual obligations or the required project progress.
- The project was awarded in March 2026 for Rs 413.37 crore with a 15‑month completion target, but NTPC says key construction and commissioning activities suffered significant delays.
- Following termination, NTPC has encashed available securities of about Rs 91 crore under contract terms and has initiated re‑tendering of the project at GRIL’s risk and cost.
- GR Infraprojects has filed its own notice of termination, invoking force majeure and war risk provisions, a claim NTPC disputes and which could lead to legal and contractual arbitration.
- The Mouda BESS is part of NTPC’s wider push to add battery storage to improve grid flexibility and support renewables, so delays and re‑procurement could slow planned storage roll‑out and raise near‑term costs for project delivery.