* Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) recorded Q2 FY26 electricity trading volume of 35.2 billion units, a 16.1% year-on-year (YoY) growth. * Revenue grew 9.2% YoY to ₹183.3 crore, and Profit After Tax (PAT) increased 13.9% YoY to ₹123.4 crore. * The Real-Time Market (RTM) segment demonstrated robust growth, with volumes of nearly 15 billion units (up 39% YoY), surpassing the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) share for the first time. * Green Market volume rose 17.7% YoY to 3 billion units. * Key regulatory updates include proposed amendments to the Draft Electricity Act 2025, empowering State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERCs) for tariff determination, progressive elimination of cross-subsidies, and new provisions for Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) non-fulfillment penalties and Contract for Difference (CFD)-based products. * The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) streamlined time slots for Term Ahead Market (TAM) contracts, proposed changes to the DAM contingency segment, and recognized power exchanges for Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs). * Draft regulations for trading carbon credit certificates through power exchanges were issued, with final regulations anticipated soon. * CERC issued amendments to General Network Access (GNA) regulations, introducing network access for solar and non-solar hours for Renewable Energy (RE) projects. * CERC ordered the implementation of market coupling for the Day-Ahead Market (DAM) by January 2026; IEX has filed an appeal against this order. * IEX awaits CERC approval for extending TAM contracts from 3 to 11 months and for Green RTM. * Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) traded gas volume grew by nearly 37% YoY to 16.1 million MMBtu, with PAT of ₹9.6 crore (up 57% YoY). * The International Carbon Exchange (ICX) issued 38 lakh I-RECs in Q2 FY26. * IEX is actively exploring setting up India's first coal exchange. * Management expects to maintain electricity volume growth of 15-20% for FY26, driven by India's growing economy and power sector developments. * IEX has applied to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) for an extension to reduce its IGX equity stake to 25% by December 2025.
