Monthly Update5 May 2026, 04:14 pm
IEX April'26 Electricity Volume Up 16.6% YoY to 12,341 MU
AI Summary
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a 16.6% year-on-year increase in electricity traded volume for April 2026, reaching 12,341 MU. The Real-Time Market (RTM) volume increased by 30.2% YoY to 5,069 MU, with a record single-day volume of 250 MU on April 30. Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) trading saw a decline of 59.4% YoY, with 1.18 lakh RECs traded. The average market clearing price in the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) increased by 1% YoY to ₹5.26/unit, while the average RTM price rose by 5.4% YoY to ₹4.82/unit.
Key Highlights
- IEX's electricity traded volume reached 12,341 MU in April'26, up 16.6% YoY.
- RTM volume increased by 30.2% YoY to 5,069 MU, with a record single-day volume of 250 MU.
- REC trading declined by 59.4% YoY, with 1.18 lakh RECs traded in April'26.
- DAM average market clearing price increased by 1% YoY to ₹5.26/unit.
- Green Market volume increased by 7.5% YoY to 841 MU in April'26.