IEX achieves monthly electricity traded volume of 10,584 MU in April 25’

The peak demand reached 235 GW, surpassing the maximum peak demand of 224 GW recorded in April 2024.

Indian Energy Exchange, India’s premier electricity exchange, achieved monthly electricity traded volume of 10,584 MU in April 25’, marking a 26 percent increase on year-on-year basis. A total of 2.90 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were traded during the month.

According to government data published in April 25’, the country’s energy consumption reached 147.5 BUs, increase of 2.2 percent compared to the previous year. On 25^th April 2025, peak demand reached 235 GW, surpassing the maximum peak demand of 224 GW recorded in April 2024. Despite the increase in power demand, the average market clearing price in the Day Ahead Market during April 25’ remained competitive at ₹5.20/unit, similar to last year, due to increased supply.

Looking ahead to FY 26 peak power demand is expected to exceed 270 GW. In response to this rising demand, the government has implemented necessary measures, including the mandatory operation of imported coal-based plants, gas-based plants, and better availability of coal. These measures will also enhance sell liquidity on the power exchanges.

Electricity Market

The Day-Ahead Market (DAM) achieved 4,231 MU volume in April 25’ as compared to 4,116 MU volume in April 24’, an increase of 3 percent YoY.

The Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) volume increased to 3,893MU in April 25’, from 2,629 MU in April 24’, registering an increase of 48 percent YoY.

Day Ahead Contingency and Term-Ahead Market (TAM), comprising of contingency, daily and weekly and monthly contracts up to 3 months, traded 1,639 MU in April 25’ as compared to 1,276 MU volume in April 24’, an increase of 28 percent YoY.

Green Market

IEX Green Market, comprising the Green Day-Ahead and Green Term-Ahead Market segments, achieved 782 MU volume during April 25’ as compared to 402 MU in April 24’, registering an increase of 95 percent YoY. The weighted average price in Green Day-Ahead Market (G-DAM) for April 25’ was ₹4.07/unit.

Renewable Energy Certificate Market

A total of 2.90 lakh RECs were traded in the trading sessions held on 09^th April 25’ and 30^th April 25’, at a clearing price of ₹300/REC and ₹350/REC respectively. The next REC trading sessions at the Exchange are scheduled on 14^th May 25’ and 28^th May 25’.