IEX Power Market Update for July 2026: Overall Volume Rises Amid Varied Sector Performance
Indian Energy Exchange Limited (IEX) recorded mixed results in its July 2026 power market update, achieving a monthly electricity traded volume of 13,527 MU, marking a 7.7% increase year-on-year. The Real-Time Market (RTM) saw particular growth, while the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) trading volume declined significantly.IEX reported that a total of 7.11 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were traded during July. Nationally, India's energy consumption reached 170.70 BUs in July 2026, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 10.9%. This increased power demand drove the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) buy bids up by 42.5% year-on-year, contributing to an increase in prices.
Electricity Market Segment Performance
The overall electricity market saw varied trends across its major segments:| Market Segment | July 2026 Volume (MU) | Comparison to July 2025 | Key Price Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Electricity Traded Volume | 13,527 MU | Increased by 7.7% YoY | N/A |
| Real-Time Market (RTM) | 5,631 MU | Increased by 10.2% YoY | Average clearing price: Rs 4.41/unit (up 15.1% YoY) |
| Day-Ahead Market (DAM) | 5,087 MU | Declined by 7.7% YoY | Average market clearing price: Rs 4.99/unit (up 19.3% YoY) |
| Contingency & Term-Ahead Market (TAM) | 1,774 MU | Increased by 93.4% YoY | N/A |
Green and Renewable Energy Markets Overview
The Green Day-Ahead Market (G-DAM) registered a volume of 1,035 MU in July 2026, representing a 0.9% increase compared to the 1,025 MU traded in July 2025. The weighted average price for G-DAM declined by 4.2% year-on-year, standing at Rs 3.75 per unit.In the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) market, total trades amounted to 7.11 lakh RECs, which was a 56.3% decline year-on-year. The trading sessions for REC were conducted on July 8, 2026, and July 29, 2026. Clearing prices recorded during these sessions were Rs 380/REC and Rs 376/REC, respectively.
The next scheduled REC trading sessions are slated for August 12, 2026, and August 26, 2026.
IEX Stock Price Movement
Today, Indian Energy Exchange Limited shares edged higher to settle at ₹129.20 after closing the session. The stock traded in a relatively narrow range during the day, completing the market phase having moved between a low of ₹126.80 and a high of ₹129.49.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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