IEX Power Market Update May'26: Traded Volume Rises 18.6% YoY to 12,983 MU
IEX reported a 18.6% YoY increase in electricity traded volume for May 2026, reaching 12,983 MUs. DAM volume grew 24.9% to 4,417 MUs, and RTM volume increased 15.9% to 5,529 MUs. Average DAM price rose 18.3% to ₹4.88/unit. REC volumes declined 65% YoY. Next REC sessions are on June 10th and 24th, 2026.
The increase in traded volumes and prices suggests positive business performance for IEX. However, the significant decline in REC volumes warrants attention.
The announcement shows significant year-on-year growth in electricity traded volumes across key market segments like DAM and RTM, along with an increase in average prices, indicating robust market activity and demand.
Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) announced its power market update for May 2026, reporting a significant year-on-year increase in electricity traded volume. The total volume traded reached 12,983 Million Units (MUs), marking an 18.6% growth compared to May 2025.
The Day-Ahead Market (DAM) saw a substantial rise, with volumes increasing by 24.9% YoY to 4,417 MUs. The Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) also experienced growth, trading 5,529 MUs, a 15.9% increase YoY. The Day Ahead Contingency and Term-Ahead Market (TAM) traded 2,004 MUs, up 16.1% YoY.
The IEX Green Market, encompassing Green Day-Ahead and Green Term-Ahead Market segments, traded 1,034 MUs, a 13% increase YoY. The average market clearing price in the Day-Ahead Market was ₹4.88/unit, an 18.3% increase year-on-year, reflecting a surge in power demand which reached an all-time high of 270.82 GW in May 2026.
In the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) Market, 6.10 lakh RECs were traded in May 2026, although this represents a 65% decline YoY. Trading sessions for RECs are scheduled for June 10th and June 24th, 2026, with the clearing price at ₹400/REC.
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