{
  "id": 5349591,
  "title": "Indian Energy Exchange records highest-ever monthly electricity volume in August",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/indian-energy-exchange-records-highest-ever-monthly-electricity",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-03T14:58:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindu BusinessLine",
    "slug": "hindu-businessline",
    "url": "https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/commodities/indian-energy-exchange-records-highest-ever-monthly-electricity-volume-in-august/article71424759.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In August 2026, the Indian Energy Exchange (IEE) witnessed an unprecedented surge in electricity traded volume, reaching a record high of 13,938 million units (MUs), marking a staggering 20.2% increase compared to the previous year. The Day-Ahead Market average market clearing price climbed by 22% to Rs 4.88/unit, while the Real-Time Market average rose even more dramatically by 30.4% to Rs 4.41/unit. In total, 2.91 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) were traded in August 2026, a sharp decline of 86.6% due to reduced participation. Two trading sessions took place - one on August 12, 2026, with a clearing price of Rs 370/REC, and another on August 27, 2026, with a clearing price of Rs 350/REC. The next REC trading sessions are set for September 9 and September 30. Participation in the RECs trading sessions is expected to improve as the market returns to normal operations.",
  "summary": "The average market clearing price rose 22 per cent in the Day-Ahead Market and 30.4 per cent in the Real-Time Market.",
  "key_points": [
    "Indian Energy Exchange recorded highest-ever monthly electricity volume in August 2026.",
    "Day-Ahead Market average price increased by 22% to Rs 4.88/unit.",
    "Real-Time Market average price surged by 30.4% to Rs 4.41/unit."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}