Shares of Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) rose nearly 3% after the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to launch electricity derivatives — a landmark step in India’s evolving energy market. As of 9:38 AM, the shares were trading 3.43% higter at Rs 209.06.
The launch is also backed by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC), ensuring strong regulatory support. This move is expected to significantly boost transparency and efficiency in power trading, providing much-needed tools for market participants to hedge against electricity price volatility.
Electricity derivatives will allow power generators, distribution companies, and large industrial consumers to manage risks better and plan procurement strategies with more confidence. The instruments will function similarly to commodity derivatives but focus on the unique dynamics of electricity pricing, which is often impacted by demand-supply fluctuations, fuel costs, and weather conditions.
IEX stands to benefit as it already has a strategic agreement with MCX, where its spot market prices serve as the underlying benchmark for the upcoming electricity derivatives.
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