IEX Feb ’26: Highest Daily Average Electricity Volume Touches 448 MU


By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)

Summary:


The IEX share price is likely to remain in focus on March 5, 2026, after the exchange reported a monthly electricity-traded volume of 12,550 MU in February ’26, up 30.4% YoY. It also recorded its highest daily average electricity volume of 448 MU during the month.

IEX Feb ’26: Highest Daily Average Electricity Volume Touches 448 MU

Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a strong jump in electricity traded volumes for February 2026, even as market prices eased versus last year. In its media release dated March 5, 2026, IEX said it recorded 12,550 MU of monthly electricity traded volume, up 30.4% year-on-year (YoY), alongside a total of 18.86 lakh renewable energy certificates being traded during the month, marking a 15.2% YoY increase.

February 2026 at a glance: the big numbers

  • Monthly electricity traded volume: 12,550 MU, +30.4% YoY

  • Achieves highest daily average electricity volume: 448 MU

  • RTM (Real-Time Market) volume: 4,379 MU, jump of 51.7% YoY

  • DAM (Day-Ahead Market) average price: ₹3.58/unit, down by 18.3% YoY

  • RTM average price: ₹3.59/unit, down by 18.7% YoY

  • RECs traded: 18.86 lakh, up 15.2% YoY

Demand rose, but prices fell—here’s why

Government data published in February 2026 showed India’s energy consumption at 133 BUs, an increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year. Yet, IEX noted that exchange prices were lower than last year despite higher consumption, attributing the softness largely to higher supply liquidity on the exchange platform.

During February 2026, the market-clearing price in the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) averaged ₹3.58 per unit, marking an 18.3% YoY decline. The Real-Time Market (RTM) mirrored this trend, with the average price at ₹3.59 per unit, down 18.7% YoY.

With exchange prices cooling off, Discoms and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) consumers had a clearer window to source power more competitively—and, where feasible, swap out higher-cost procurement by shifting a part of their demand to the exchange route.

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Day-Ahead Market (DAM): steady growth, cheaper power

The Day-Ahead Market (DAM) volumes rose to 6,588 MU in February 2026 from 5,369 MU in February 2025, marking a 22.7% YoY increase.

On the pricing side, the market-clearing price in DAM averaged ₹3.58/unit during February 2026, a decline of 18.3% YoY.

Real-Time Market (RTM): the standout performer

If February had a clear headline inside the headline, it was RTM.

IEX reported that RTM volumes jumped to 4,379 MU in February 2026 from 2,887 MU a year ago—an increase of 51.7% YoY.

RTM pricing also softened, with the average RTM price at ₹3.59/unit, down 18.7% YoY.

Term-Ahead Market (TAM): slightly lower volumes

The Day Ahead Contingency and Term-Ahead Market (TAM)—which includes contingency, daily, weekly, and monthly contracts up to three months—traded 775 MU in February 2026 versus 814 MU in February 2025, a 4.7% year-over-year decline.

Green Market: volumes expand sharply

IEX’s Green Market—covering Green Day-Ahead Market (G-DAM) and Green Term-Ahead Market—posted 808 MU of traded volume in February 2026, up from 552 MU in February 2025, translating into a 46.3% YoY increase.

The weighted average price in G-DAM for February 2026 stood at ₹3.43/unit, down 25.3% YoY.

REC Market: higher certificate volumes, next sessions announced

On Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), IEX reported a total of 18.86 lakh RECs traded during February 2026, a 15.2% YoY increase.

The trading sessions were held on February 11, 2026, and February 25, 2026, with clearing prices of ₹333/REC and ₹337/REC, respectively. IEX also announced the next REC trading sessions scheduled for March 11, 2026, and March 25, 2026.

About IEX

IEX describes itself as India’s premier energy exchange, offering an automated trading platform for physical delivery of electricity, renewable energy and certificates, including RECs and energy saving certificates. The company has been listed on NSE and BSE since October 2017 and is regulated by the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC).

 

Published Date : 05 Mar 2026

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This article is for educational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market investments are subject to risks. DSIJ Wealth Advisory Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst (Reg. No: INH000006396) and Investment Adviser (Reg. No: INA000001142). Please consult your financial adviser before investing. 

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