THDC India Limited is a leading Power Sector and Profit-making Public Sector Enterprise, registered as a Public Limited Company in July 1988 under the Companies Act, 1956. THDCIL was conferred ‘Mini Ratna–Category-I Status in October 2009 and upgraded to Schedule ‘A’ PSU in July 2010 by the Government of India.

The Equity of the company was earlier shared between the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh in the ratio of 75:25. Recently, the Share Purchase Agreement was executed between NTPC Limited and the President of India on March 25, 2020, for the acquisition of legal and beneficial ownership of equity held by the President of India in THDC India Limited, representing 74.496% of the total paid-up share capital of THDCIL, for an aggregate consideration of INR 7500 crore.

THDC India Limited continues to be a key player in the power sector, contributing significantly to India's energy infrastructure while maintaining profitability and adhering to the highest standards of corporate governance and social responsibility.