IEX: OCTOBER 2026 ELECTRICITY TRADED VOLUME RISES 16.5% YoY

IEX: OCTOBER 2026 ELECTRICITY TRADED VOLUME RISES 16.5% YoY TO 13.1 BU • Total Volume: Electricity traded volume stood at 13,092 MU in October 2026, registering 16.5% YoY growth. • RTM & TAM Growth: Real-Time Market (RTM) volume increased 23.7% YoY to 5,670 MU, while Term-Ahead Market (TAM) volume surged 138.8% YoY to 2,175 MU. • DAM Performance: Day-Ahead Market (DAM) volume declined 3.8% YoY to 4,508 MU, compared with 4,684 MU in October 2025. • DAM Pricing: Average clearing price increased 149% YoY to ₹6.66/unit from ₹2.67/unit, supported by a 265% YoY jump in buy bids. • RTM Pricing: Average clearing price rose 112% YoY to ₹5.78/unit, although near-zero prices were observed in several time blocks towards the end of the month amid softer demand. • Green Market: Green market volume declined 30% YoY to 738 MU, while the G-DAM weighted average price increased 67% YoY to ₹4.13/unit. • Renewable Energy Certificates: REC trading volume increased 97.5% YoY to 12.22 lakh certificates, with clearing prices of ₹338 and ₹330 per REC. Impact: Positive – Total traded volume recorded healthy growth, supported by strong RTM and TAM performance. Sharply higher DAM and RTM clearing prices also indicate improved market pricing. However, declining DAM and green market volumes remain monitorable.