Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) investor relations material

Executive summary

• India's energy exchange ecosystem expanded with power, gas, and coal exchanges, serving over 9,100 participants and achieving consolidated FY26 PAT of INR 493 crore, with electricity trade volume up 17% YoY to 141 billion units.

• Power sector reforms, renewable integration, and digital innovation are driving market growth and operational efficiency.

• Installed power capacity reached 533 GW, with renewables surpassing 50% of total capacity, achieving the Paris Agreement target four years early.

• Real-Time Market (RTM) volumes surged 41% YoY, now matching Day-Ahead Market (DAM) volumes and comprising 34% of total volume.

• The company is expanding into gas, coal, and environmental products, with IGX and ICX showing strong growth and new market opportunities.

Financial highlights

• FY26 consolidated PAT reached INR 493 crore, with core exchange PAT at INR 474 crore, IGX at INR 42 crore, and ICX at INR 5 crore.

• FY26 consolidated revenue: INR 747 crore, up 13.6% YoY; operating revenue grew 15% YoY to INR 608 crore.

• Q1 FY27 consolidated revenue: ₹15,787.67 lakhs, net profit: ₹13,475.67 lakhs, both up YoY.

• EPS increased 18% YoY to 5.33 in FY26; ROE remained strong at 42%-44% over last 4-5 years.

• Dividend payout ratio stood at 66% of PAT in FY26, with policy of 50%-65% of profits.

Outlook and guidance

• Power demand projected to grow at 5-6% CAGR, reaching 2,700 BU and peak demand 388 GW by FY32, driven by GDP growth, electrification, and new sectors.

• Renewables expected to comprise ~40% of generation mix by FY32, up from 26% in FY26.

• Exchange platform penetration in India is 8%-9%, with potential to reach 25% of total generation in 5-6 years.

• New products in pipeline: Green RTM, peak contracts, 11-month term contracts, BESS, FDRE, and carbon trading.

• Coal exchange launch expected soon, with spot market volume potential of 250 million tons by 2035.