Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a robust performance for April 2026, achieving a total electricity traded volume of 12,341 MU, marking a 16.6% year-on-year increase. Growth was supported by strong performance in the Real-Time Market and higher demand across the country as energy consumption reached 154 BUs. The exchange also noted significant milestones in daily trading volumes, highlighting its essential role in the nation’s power procurement ecosystem.
Strong Monthly Volume Growth
IEX continued its growth trajectory in April 2026, recording a total electricity traded volume of 12,341 MU. This represents a solid 16.6% increase compared to the same period last year. This performance was underpinned by a national energy consumption of 154 BUs, reflecting a 4% year-on-year rise as peak electricity demand soared to an all-time high of 256 GW during the month.
Real-Time and Day-Ahead Market Performance
The Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) was a standout performer, registering a 30.2% year-on-year increase with volumes reaching 5,069 MU. Notably, the RTM achieved its highest-ever single-day trade of 250 MU on April 30, 2026. Meanwhile, the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) contributed 4,624 MU, an 8.7% growth from April 2025. The Term-Ahead Market (TAM) also saw positive momentum, trading 1,807 MU, up by 9.1%.
Green Market and Renewable Energy Certificates
The Green Market, encompassing Green Day-Ahead and Green Term-Ahead segments, achieved a volume of 841 MU, a 7.5% improvement over the previous year. In the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) market, a total of 1.18 lakh RECs were traded. Despite a 59.4% year-on-year decline in REC volumes, clearing prices saw an upward trend in April 2026, driven by a 42% increase in buy bids alongside a significant reduction in sell-side participation.
Source: BSE
