NHPC Ltd Outperforms Sector Amid Broader Market Challenges and Positive Long-Term Growth

NHPC Ltd, a prominent player in the power sector, has shown significant activity today, gaining 3.8% on May 16, 2025. This performance has allowed the stock to outperform its sector by 2.83%. Over the past five days, NHPC has demonstrated a strong upward trend, accumulating a total return of 15.91%. The stock reached an intraday high of Rs 90.5, reflecting a 4.09% increase.
In terms of moving averages, NHPC is currently trading above its 5-day, 20-day, 50-day, 100-day, and 200-day moving averages, indicating a robust short- to long-term performance. Despite the overall market sentiment, with the Sensex down by 0.34% today, NHPC's performance stands out.

Looking at broader trends, the Sensex is currently 4.53% away from its 52-week high, while small-cap stocks are leading the market with a gain of 0.87%. Over the past year, NHPC has faced challenges, with a decline of 8.12%, but its year-to-date performance shows a positive return of 11.77%. The stock has also demonstrated impressive long-term growth, with a 3-year increase of 183.20% and a remarkable 5-year rise of 351.00%.