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IEX December: DAM Down, RTM Soars, REC Slumps
5 Jan
Summary
- Electricity volumes rose 2.8% to 11.44 billion units in December.
- Day-Ahead Market saw an 11.6% year-on-year decline.
- REC traded volume dropped by 53.7% compared to last year.
In December 2025, the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) saw its total electricity traded volumes increase by 2.8% year-on-year, reaching 11.44 billion units. This overall growth was influenced by mixed performance across different market segments, highlighting dynamic trading conditions.
The Day-Ahead Market (DAM), a key component of IEX's operations, experienced a notable decline of 11.6% compared to the previous year, with volumes recorded at 5,899 million units. In contrast, the Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) demonstrated strong upward momentum, registering a significant 20.5% increase year-on-year, with 3,833 million units traded.
Activity in the Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) market remained subdued, with a substantial 53.7% year-on-year drop in traded volumes. The upcoming REC trading sessions are scheduled for January 14 and January 28, 2026. Meanwhile, shares of IEX closed marginally higher on January 5, 2026, at ₹134.43 on the NSE.
