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SolarStream Energy, a leading renewable power provider, is evaluating a significant capital investment to replace its aging turbine infrastructure at the Nevada plant. The project, titled "Project Helios," requires an initial cash outlay of ₹2,000,000. The engineering team estimates that the new high-efficiency turbines will generate consistent annual net cash inflows of ₹600,000 for the next 5 years. At the end of year 5, the equipment is expected to have a salvage value of zero. SolarStream’s finance department uses a weighted average cost of capital (WAC
- C of 10% as the hurdle rate. The management team must ensure the project meets the company's maximum allowable payback period of 3.5 years before proceeding. Calculate the Net Present Value (NP
- V of the project. (Round to the nearest dollar)
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