The FPO opens on February 19, 2010 and closes on February 23, 2010. The FPO consists of a fresh issue of 128,799,000 equity shares by the Company and an offer for sale of 42,933,000 equity shares by the President of India, acting through the Ministry of Power, Government of India.

The FPO comprises a net issue of 171,382,000 equity shares to the public and a reservation of 350,000 equity shares for subscription by eligible employees.

REC is engaged in the financing and promotion of transmission, distribution and generation projects throughout India.