IEX reports 16.6% growth in April volumes; RTM surges 30% YoY

Markets Desk — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:48:20 +0000

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a strong operational performance for April 2026, driven by rising electricity demand and robust growth in real-time market volumes.

The exchange recorded a total traded electricity volume of 12,341 million units (MU) during the month, marking a 16.6% year-on-year increase. The growth was supported by higher power demand amid peak summer conditions and dynamic weather patterns.

A key highlight for the month was the sharp rise in the Real-Time Market (RTM), where volumes surged 30.2% YoY to 5,069 MU. Notably, IEX also recorded its highest-ever single-day RTM volume of 250 MU on April 30, underlining increasing adoption of real-time power procurement by market participants.

India’s overall energy consumption touched 154 billion units (BU) in April, up 4% YoY, with peak demand reaching an all-time high of 256 GW during the month.

In the Day-Ahead Market (DAM), volumes stood at 4,624 MU, reflecting an 8.7% YoY increase. Strong demand drove buy bids higher by 31% YoY, while sell bids rose 35% YoY. The average market clearing price in DAM was ₹5.26 per unit, up 1% YoY, although unseasonal rainfall in early April kept prices subdued on certain days.

Meanwhile, the Term-Ahead Market (TAM) recorded volumes of 1,807 MU, registering a 9.1% YoY increase.

The green energy segment also saw steady traction, with the Green Day-Ahead and Green Term-Ahead markets achieving a combined volume of 841 MU, up 7.5% YoY. However, the weighted average price in the green day-ahead market declined 6.9% YoY to ₹3.79 per unit.

On the renewable energy certificates (REC) front, trading activity declined during the month, with 1.18 lakh RECs traded, down 59.4% YoY, although clearing prices saw an uptick due to improved demand dynamics.

Overall, IEX’s April performance highlights strong growth momentum in India’s power markets, particularly in the real-time segment, as consumers and utilities increasingly shift towards flexible and cost-efficient procurement strategies.

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IEX reports 16.6% growth in April volumes; RTM surges 30% YoY