IEX logs 10.4% growth in electricity trade volume to 12.2 billion units in Sept
During the second quarter of FY27, IEX achieved electricity traded volume of 39,685 MU, marking a 12.7% year-on-year increase
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a 10.4 percent surge in electricity trade volume to 12.2 billion units (BU) in September, compared to the previous year. The second quarter of FY27 saw a 12.7 percent year-on-year increase, with 39,685 million units (MU) traded. The average market clearing price in the day-ahead market rose to ₹5.7/unit from ₹5.2/unit, while the real-time market price increased to ₹5.2/unit.
In September, IEX's electricity traded volume grew by 10.4 percent year-on-year to 12,220 MU. India's power demand remained robust, with peak demand peaking at 269 GW on September 10, 2026. Strong demand led to a 281 percent increase in buy bids in the day-ahead market, causing higher market prices. Average market clearing prices in both day-ahead and real-time markets experienced significant year-on-year growth, reaching ₹7.3/unit and ₹6.9/unit, respectively.
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