Indian Energy Exchange Reports Record 13,050 MU Traded in January 2026
Filing Summary
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd reported a record monthly electricity traded volume of 13,050 MU in January 2026, reflecting a 19.6% year-on-year increase. The Day-Ahead Market (DAM) and Real-Time Market (RTM) saw significant activity, with DAM prices averaging Rs 3.86 per unit, a 12.9% decrease year-on-year, and RTM prices at Rs 3.72 per unit, a 15.9% decrease. A total of 23.91 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were traded. The exchange continues to facilitate efficient price discovery and enhance market accessibility.
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd achieved its highest ever monthly electricity traded volume of 13,050 MU in January 2026, marking a 19.6% increase compared to the same period last year. The company reported significant activity in both the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) and Real-Time Market (RTM), contributing to this record volume.
The average price in the Day-Ahead Market was Rs 3.86 per unit, representing a 12.9% decrease year-on-year. The Real-Time Market saw an average price of Rs 3.72 per unit, a 15.9% decline from the previous year. These price reductions provided an opportunity for Discoms and Commercial & Industrial consumers to procure power at competitive rates.
The Day-Ahead Market achieved a volume of 6,182 MU, a 2.8% increase from January 2025. The Real-Time Market recorded a volume of 4,638 MU, up by 52.8% year-on-year. The Day Ahead Contingency and Term-Ahead Market, including contingency, daily, weekly, and monthly contracts, traded 1,397 MU, reflecting a 26.2% increase year-on-year.
In the Green Market, comprising the Green Day-Ahead and Green Term-Ahead Market segments, a volume of 832 MU was achieved, a 10.7% increase from January 2025. The weighted average price in the Green Day-Ahead Market was Rs 4.06 per unit, a 12.5% decrease year-on-year.
The Renewable Energy Certificate Market saw a total of 23.91 lakh RECs traded during sessions on 14th and 28th January 2026, with clearing prices of Rs 339 and Rs 333 per REC, respectively. This represented a 37.1% decrease in traded volume compared to the previous year. The next REC trading sessions are scheduled for 11th and 25th February 2026.
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd is India’s premier energy exchange, providing a nationwide automated trading platform for electricity, renewable energy, and certificates. The platform facilitates efficient price discovery and enhances market accessibility and transparency. The exchange is ISO certified for quality management and has been publicly listed since October 2017. It is regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission.