Indian Energy Exchange Sees 16.1% Surge in Electricity Traded Volume in Q2 FY26

Indian Energy Exchange Ltd (IEX), the premier power exchange in India, announced impressive operational and financial performance for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2026. The electricity traded volume surged 16.1% year-on-year to 35.2 billion units, reflecting increased market activity and sector growth. Monthly traded volume for September alone was 11,065 million units, a 7.1% YoY increase.

The company reported consolidated revenue of ₹183.3 crore, up 9.2% from the same period last year. Profit after tax grew by 13.9% to ₹123.4 crore, signaling improved profitability. The Real-Time Market (RTM) segment showed remarkable 39% volume growth, highlighting rising demand for flexible power procurement solutions.

Despite a 29.9% decline in renewable energy certificates traded, the green market volume soared by 1717.7%, underscoring India’s accelerating renewable energy integration. The gas trading subsidiary, Indian Gas Exchange (IGX), also recorded a 36.6% rise in traded volumes and a 57% PAT increase.

Key Highlights:

Electricity traded volume up 16.1% YoY to 35.2 billion units in Q2 FY26

September electricity volume at 11,065 million units, 7.1% growth YoY

Consolidated revenue rises 9.2% to ₹183.3 crore

Profit after tax up 13.9% to ₹123.4 crore

Real-Time Market volume growth of 39% YoY

Green market volume surges 1717.7% YoY, despite REC volume decline

IGX gas volumes up 36.6%; PAT grows 57%

Sources: Mercom India, SolarQuarter, Business Standard, GuruFocus, Angel One, Energetica India