Indian Energy Exchange has achieved a significant milestone by reporting record monthly electricity trading volume of 13,050 MU in January, marking a substantial 19.6% year-over-year growth. This performance represents the highest monthly trading volume recorded by the company and demonstrates strong momentum in India's electricity trading market.

Record Trading Performance Across Segments

The company's January trading figures showcase robust growth across multiple market segments. The Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) emerged as a standout performer with volume reaching 4,638 MU, representing a remarkable 52.8% year-over-year increase from 3,036 MU in the previous year.

Competitive Pricing Environment

The exchange witnessed significant price declines across key market segments, creating opportunities for distribution companies and commercial consumers. Enhanced hydro, wind, and solar generation along with sustained coal-based supply resulted in higher liquidity and competitive pricing on the platform.

Green Energy and REC Trading

The Green Market segment achieved 832 MU volume during January compared to 752 MU in the previous year. Additionally, 23.91 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were traded during the month at clearing prices of Rs 339/REC and Rs 333/REC in sessions held on 14th and 28th January respectively.

Market Context and Performance

According to government data, the country's energy consumption reached 142.74 BUs in January, reflecting a 3.8% increase compared to the previous year. The competitive pricing environment presented opportunities for market participants to replace costlier power by procuring through exchanges, contributing to the strong trading volumes across segments.

Indian Energy Exchange has received a regulatory disclosure from SBI Mutual Fund regarding a significant reduction in its shareholding. The mutual fund has decreased its stake from 6.76% to 4.73%, marking a substantial divestment in the energy trading platform.

Transaction Details

SBI Mutual Fund, operating under its various schemes, executed a market sale of 17,15,758 shares on January 29, 2026. The transaction details are summarized below:

Shareholding Comparison

The change in SBI Mutual Fund's position shows a significant reduction in its investment:

Regulatory Compliance

The disclosure was made under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. This regulation requires disclosure when there is a change of 2% or more in shareholding. SBI Mutual Fund's previous disclosure was made on October 29, 2025, when it reported a holding of 6.76%.

The notification was filed by Vinaya Datar, Chief Compliance Officer & Company Secretary of SBI Funds Management Limited, and was addressed to both the National Stock Exchange of India Limited and BSE Limited, where Indian Energy Exchange shares are listed.

Company Share Capital

Indian Energy Exchange's equity share capital remains unchanged at ₹89,16,92,735, consisting of 89,16,92,735 equity shares with a face value of ₹1 each. The total voting capital structure of the company was not affected by this transaction, with SBI Mutual Fund's divestment representing a portfolio rebalancing decision.