Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has demonstrated robust operational performance in FY25, marked by a record high in electricity volumes, strong revenue and profit growth, and strategic positioning for future energy transitions. Favorable policy developments, a diversified product mix, technological advancements, and regulatory tailwinds are expected to sustain growth momentum over the medium to long term.
FY25:
121 BU traded electricity volume
+18.7% YoY Growth
Q4FY25:
31.7 BU, marking the highest-ever quarterly volume
+18.1% YoY Growth
FY25 Consolidated Revenue:
โน657.4 Cr (+19.3% YoY)
vs โน550.8 Cr in FY24
Q4FY25 Consolidated Revenue:
โน174.6 Cr (+17.0% YoY)
vs โน149.3 Cr in Q4FY24
Consolidated PAT (FY25):
โน429.2 Cr (+22.3% YoY)
Consolidated PAT (Q4FY25):
โน117.1 Cr (+21.1% YoY)
Standalone PAT (FY25):
โน414.6 Cr (+21.4% YoY)
Standalone PAT (Q4FY25):
โน112 Cr (+17.8% YoY)
Margins remain best-in-class across the energy sector.
Indiaโs Power Consumption Growth:
+4.4% YoY to 1,694 BU
Day Ahead Market (DAM) Clearing Price:
โน4.47/unit (โ14.7% YoY) due to 36% YoY rise in sell liquidity
Coal Availability:
Coal production: +5% YoY
23 days inventory: Highest since 2021
Gas Market:
IGX volume grew +47% YoY
Increased traded volumes due to:
Higher power demand projections (CEA)
Load shifting to solar hours
Launch of Green RTM and Carbon Credit Trading
REC fungibility driving REC market expansion.
Energy transition: Shift towards renewables (50% capacity share by 2030)
Electrification mega-trend: EVs, railways, industrial electrification
Market reforms: Capacity markets, derivatives trading, coal exchange
Expansion into Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) trading and Hydrogen Market Development
Indian Energy Exchange stands at the cusp of multi-dimensional growth, with a fortified market leadership (84% share), technology-driven platform, robust cash flows, and new market opportunities across power, gas, and carbon credits.
At the current CMP of โน190, IEX trades at a reasonable forward valuation considering:
Premium business model
Monopoly-like status
Upcoming regulatory tailwinds.
Investors with a 5โ10-year horizon can view IEX as a core holding for compounding opportunities aligned with India's energy sector transformation.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.