India, Sept. 4 -- Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) recorded highest ever monthly electricity traded volume of 13,938 MUs in August 2026, an increase of 20.2% year-on-year. A total of 2.91 lakh Renewable Energy Certificates were traded during the month, though REC volumes declined 86.6% year-on-year.According to government data, India's energy consumption touched 169.01 BUs in August 2026, registering a year-on-year growth of 12.85%. This rise in power demand drove buy bids in the Day-Ahead Market up 61.7% year-on-year, resulting in an increase in prices. The average market clearing price in the Day-Ahead Market stood at Rs 4.88/unit, a 22% increase year-on-year. Similarly, the average market clearing price in the Real-Time Market stood at Rs 4....