Indian Energy Exchange Sees 9% Year-on-Year Increase In February Trade Volumes

The Indian Energy Exchange reported a 9% year-on-year increase in trade volumes, reaching 9,622 million units in February, according to a company statement on Monday.

A total of 16.37 lakh renewable energy certificates were traded during the month, reflecting a 167% year-on-year increase. The next REC trading sessions are scheduled for March 12th and 26th.

In the electricity market, the day-ahead market recorded a volume of 5,369 MU in February, up 14% from 4,722 MU in the same month last year.

The real-time electricity market volume increased by 23% to 2,887 MU in February from 2,340 MU in February 2024. Day Ahead Contingency and Term-Ahead Market, comprising contingency, daily & weekly, and monthly contracts up to 3 months, traded 814 MU during February 2025, lower by 45% on a YoY basis.

In the green market, 519 MU volumes were traded in the e-Green Day-Ahead Market, up 95% over 266 MU in February last year.

(With inputs from PTI.)