The Electricity Appellate Tribunal (APTEL) on Friday, January 9, deferred the hearing in the Indian Energy Exchange vs Central Electricity Regulatory Commission case to January 19, 2026.
The matter relates to the plea filed by Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) challenging the July 2025 directions issued by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) on the implementation of market coupling in the day-ahead market (DAM).
During the hearing, APTEL reiterated that, as of now, market coupling will not be implemented until proper regulations are framed, while also noting that the tribunal cannot restrain the regulator from proceeding with the regulatory process. Further clarity on timelines and the framework is expected in the next hearing.
The case will now be taken up again on January 19, 2026.