IEX July'26 Power Market: Total Volume Up 7.7% YoY to 13,527 MUs
IEX reported a 7.7% YoY increase in July'26 electricity traded volume to 13,527 MUs. RTM volumes grew 10.2% YoY, while DAM declined 7.7% YoY. TAM saw a 93.4% YoY increase. REC volumes decreased 56.3% YoY. Next REC trading sessions are on Aug 12 & 26, 2026.
The announcement provides an update on monthly trading volumes, which are important operational metrics for IEX. The growth in electricity trading indicates continued demand and market activity, impacting the company's revenue streams.
The overall traded electricity volume increased year-on-year, driven by growth in the Real-Time Market and a significant jump in the Term-Ahead Market. Although REC volumes declined, the overall positive trend in electricity trading suggests a healthy market.
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a total electricity traded volume of 13,527 Million Units (MUs) in July 2026, marking a 7.7% increase year-on-year. This growth was driven by a 10.2% year-on-year increase in the Real-Time Market (RTM), which traded 5,631 MUs. The Day-Ahead Market (DAM) saw a decline of 7.7% YoY, with volumes at 5,087 MUs.
The Day Ahead Contingency and Term-Ahead Market (TAM) experienced a significant surge of 93.4% YoY, trading 1,774 MUs. In the Green Market segment, comprising Green Day-Ahead and Green Term-Ahead Market, the traded volume was 1,035 MUs, a marginal increase of 0.9% YoY. The weighted average price in the Green Day-Ahead Market (G-DAM) for July'26 was Rs 3.75/unit, a decrease of 4.2% on a year-on-year basis.
Trading in Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) saw a substantial decline of 56.3% YoY, with 7.11 lakh RECs traded in July 2026. Trading sessions for RECs were held on July 8 and July 29, with clearing prices of Rs 380/REC and Rs 376/REC, respectively. The next REC trading sessions are scheduled for August 12 and August 26, 2026.
Overall energy consumption in India grew by 10.9% year-on-year in July 2026, reaching 170.70 BUs. This increased power demand led to a 42.5% year-on-year rise in buy bids in the Day-Ahead Market. The average market clearing price in the Day-Ahead Market was Rs 4.99/unit (up 19.3% YoY), and in the Real-Time Market, it was Rs 4.41/unit (up 15.1% YoY).
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