IEX trades 37.5 BU in Q1FY27, up 15.9% YoY; June RTM volume hits 5.4 BU
Indian Energy Exchange reported a 15.9% year-on-year increase in electricity traded volume to 37,534 MU in Q1FY27, driven by record peak power demand of 270.8 GW in May 2026. The Real-Time Market volume grew 23.5% to 16,019 MU, while the Day-Ahead Market volume rose 7.6% to 13,344 MU. In June 2026, monthly traded volume increased 12.5% to 12,210 MU, with RTM volume hitting 5.4 BU.

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Indian Energy Exchange , India's premier electricity exchange, achieved an electricity traded volume of 37,534 MU during the first quarter of fiscal year 2027, marking a 15.9% year-on-year increase. The surge in trading volume was driven by hotter-than-normal summer conditions and persistent heatwaves, which pushed India's peak power demand to an all-time high of 270.8 GW in May 2026. Consequently, the country's energy consumption touched 485.4 BUs in Q1FY27, registering an 8.8% year-on-year growth.
The Market Clearing Price in the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) stood at ₹5.1/unit during Q1FY27, an increase of 15.7% compared to Q1FY26. Similarly, the Market Clearing Price in the Real-Time Market (RTM) at ₹4.5/unit during Q1FY27 rose 13.8% compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. A total of 9.77 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) were traded during the quarter, although REC volumes declined 81.4% year-on-year.
Electricity Market Performance
The Day-Ahead Market, including the High-Power Day-Ahead Market (HPDAM), achieved a volume of 13,344 MU in Q1FY27, a 7.6% increase from 12,399 MU in Q1FY26. The Real-Time Electricity Market volume increased significantly to 16,019 MU in Q1FY27 from 12,975 MU in Q1FY26, registering a 23.5% year-on-year growth. The Day Ahead Contingency and Term-Ahead Market (TAM), comprising HPTAM, contingency, daily, weekly, and monthly contracts, traded 5,344 MU in Q1FY27, up 22.9% from 4,348 MU in Q1FY26.
| Segment | Q1FY27 Volume (MU) | Q1FY26 Volume (MU) | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day-Ahead Market (DAM) | 13,344 | 12,399 | 7.6% |
| Real-Time Market (RTM) | 16,019 | 12,975 | 23.5% |
| Term-Ahead Market (TAM) | 5,344 | 4,348 | 22.9% |
Green Market and REC Trends
The IEX Green Market, comprising the Green Day-Ahead and Green Term-Ahead Market segments, achieved a volume of 2,827 MU in Q1FY27, an increase of 6.3% over Q1FY26. However, the Renewable Energy Certificate Market saw a sharp decline, with 9.77 lakh RECs traded during the quarter, a drop of 81.4% year-on-year. Sell bids declined by 86.1% year-on-year, leading to a rise in clearing prices.
June 2026 Update
In June 2026, IEX achieved a monthly electricity traded volume of 12,210 MU, a 12.5% increase year-on-year. The Real-Time Market recorded a notable performance in June 2026, with RTM volume reaching 5.4 BU, reflecting a 25.7% year-on-year increase. The Market Clearing Price in the Day-Ahead Market during June 2026 was ₹5.2/unit, an increase of 32.4% year-on-year, while the Real-Time Market price stood at ₹4.4/unit, up 17% year-on-year. The country's energy consumption reached 166.5 BUs in June 2026, reflecting an 11.6% year-on-year growth due to heat waves and the late onset of the monsoon. A total of 2.49 lakh RECs were traded during the month, a decline of 92.3% year-on-year.
| Metric | June 2026 | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Electricity Traded | 12,210 MU | +12.5% |
| RTM Volume | 5.4 BU | +25.7% |
| DAM Clearing Price | ₹5.2/unit | +32.4% |
| RTM Clearing Price | ₹4.4/unit | +17.0% |
| Energy Consumption | 166.5 BUs | +11.6% |
| RECs Traded | 2.49 lakh | -92.3% |
Historical Stock Returns for Indian Energy Exchange
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +1.52% | -3.13% | -0.35% | -13.53% | -42.47% | -9.57% |
Will the surge in power demand driven by heatwaves accelerate India's transition to renewable energy sources?
How might the significant decline in REC volumes impact the pricing and liquidity of the green market in the coming quarters?
Can the Real-Time Market sustain its 23.5% growth rate as grid infrastructure stabilizes?































