Indian Energy Exchange Reports 30% Increase in February Power Volume
Filing Summary
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd reported a 30.4% year-on-year increase in monthly electricity traded volume, reaching 12,550 MU in February 2026. The Day-Ahead Market recorded a 22.7% rise in volume, while the Real-Time Market saw a 51.7% increase. The average Day-Ahead Market price decreased by 18.3% to Rs 3.58 per unit. A total of 18.86 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were traded, marking a 15.2% increase. The Green Market achieved a 46.3% rise in volume. The company continues to provide a platform for efficient price discovery and trade execution.
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd reported a significant increase in its electricity traded volume for February 2026. The company achieved a total traded volume of 12,550 MU, marking a 30.4% increase compared to the same period last year. The Day-Ahead Market (DAM) recorded a volume of 6,588 MU, reflecting a 22.7% year-on-year growth. The Real-Time Market (RTM) also saw a substantial increase, with a volume of 4,379 MU, up by 51.7% from February 2025.
The average price in the Day-Ahead Market was Rs 3.58 per unit, showing a decrease of 18.3% year-on-year. Similarly, the Real-Time Market price averaged Rs 3.59 per unit, down by 18.7% compared to the previous year. A total of 18.86 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) were traded during the month, with trading sessions held on February 11 and February 25. The clearing prices for these sessions were Rs 333 and Rs 337 per REC, respectively, resulting in a 15.2% increase in REC traded volume year-on-year.
The Green Market, which includes the Green Day-Ahead and Green Term-Ahead Market segments, achieved a volume of 808 MU in February 2026. This represents a 46.3% increase compared to the same month in the previous year. The weighted average price in the Green Day-Ahead Market was Rs 3.43 per unit, a decline of 25.3% year-on-year. The Day Ahead Contingency and Term-Ahead Market traded 775 MU, a 4.7% decrease from February 2025.
According to government data, the country’s energy consumption reached 133 BUs in February 2026, an increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year. Despite the rise in energy consumption, prices on power exchanges were lower due to higher supply liquidity on the exchange platform. This provided an opportunity for Discoms and Commercial & Industrial consumers to procure power at competitive prices.
The next REC trading sessions are scheduled for March 11 and March 25, 2026. These sessions will continue to provide a platform for trading Renewable Energy Certificates, contributing to the overall growth of the renewable energy sector in India.
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd is India’s premier energy exchange, offering a nationwide, automated trading platform for the physical delivery of electricity, renewable energy, and certificates, including renewable energy certificates. The exchange facilitates efficient price discovery and enhances the accessibility and transparency of the energy market in India. It is ISO certified for quality management, information security management, and environment management. The exchange is publicly listed and regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.