New Delhi, March 5 -- The Indian Energy Exchange achieved its highest-ever daily average electricity volume of 448 MU in February 2026, contributing to a total monthly traded volume of 12,550 MU. According to the IEX Power Market Update for February '26, the monthly performance represents a 30.4 per cent increase on a year-on-year (YoY) basis.

"According to government data published in February '26, the country's energy consumption reached 133 BUs, increase of 1.9% compared to the previous year," IEX said in a release.

Despite the growth in demand, increased supply liquidity on the exchange platform led to a reduction in power prices. IEX noted that the market clearing price in the Day-Ahead Market fell to Rs 3.58 per unit, marking an 1...