Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has reached a significant milestone in FY26 by achieving its highest ever traded electricity volume of 141 billion units (BU), reflecting a 17% year-on-year (YoY) increase. This growth underscores the exchange's pivotal role in India's energy market.
In FY26, IEX recorded a remarkable 141 BU in traded electricity volume, a 17% rise compared to the previous fiscal year. The Real-Time Market (RTM) saw a 41% growth, while the Green Market expanded by 23%.
Additionally, IEX traded 1,87,20,000 Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), marking a 5% YoY increase. The average Day-Ahead Market (DAM) price was ₹3.86/unit, a 13.7% decrease, and the average RTM price was ₹3.59/unit, a 16% decline.
During Q4FY26, IEX achieved its highest ever quarterly traded electricity volume of 39.4 BU, a 24.3% YoY increase. The RTM grew by 48.2%, and the Green Market increased by 26.5%.
In March 2026, IEX recorded its highest ever monthly traded electricity volume of 13.9 BU, a 23.5% YoY increase. The RTM and Green Market grew by 41.7% and 28.3%, respectively.
The Day-Ahead Market, including HPDAM, reached 62.78 BU in FY26, a 2.4% YoY increase. The RTM achieved 54.85 BU, a 41% YoY rise.
The Day Ahead Contingency and Term-Ahead Market traded 12.72 BU, marking an 8% YoY increase.
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The IEX Green Market, comprising the Green Day-Ahead and Green Term-Ahead Market segments, achieved 10.78 BU, a 23% YoY increase.
The weighted average price in the Green Day-Ahead Market for FY26 was ₹3.59/unit, a 10.6% decline. In March 2026, 28,94,000 RECs were traded, a 119.9% YoY increase, at a clearing price of ₹340/REC.
As of April 02, 2026, at 3:30 PM, Indian Energy Exchange share price on NSE was closed at ₹119.42 down by 0.44% from the previous closing price.
Indian Energy Exchange's performance in FY26 highlights its significant role in the energy sector, with record trading volumes and growth across various market segments. The decline in prices, despite increased demand, reflects improved supply liquidity on the exchange platform.
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Published on: Apr 6, 2026, 8:22 AM IST
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