Monthly Update3 Jun 2026, 04:04 pm
IEX Power Market Up 18.6% YoY in May 2026
AI Summary
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a significant 18.6% year-on-year increase in its total electricity traded volume for May 2026, reaching 12,983 Million Units (MUs). The Day-Ahead Market (DAM) saw a 25% YoY rise to 4,417 MUs, and the Real-Time Market (RTM) grew 16% YoY to 5,529 MUs. The average DAM price increased by 18.3% YoY to Rs. 4.88/unit, while the RTM average price rose 21.2% YoY to Rs. 4.16/unit. India's overall energy consumption grew 11.5% YoY to 164.98 BUs, with peak power demand hitting an all-time high of 270.82 GW. However, Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) volumes declined sharply by 65% YoY.
Key Highlights
- Total electricity traded volume up 18.6% YoY to 12,983 MUs in May 2026.
- DAM volume increased 25% YoY to 4,417 MUs; RTM volume up 16% YoY to 5,529 MUs.
- Average DAM price rose 18.3% YoY to Rs. 4.88/unit.
- REC volumes saw a significant 65% YoY decline.
- India's peak power demand reached an all-time high of 270.82 GW.
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