Indian Energy Exchange Ltd.IEX₹145.90 +10.26%

After a steep 29% fall on Wednesday, shares of Indian Energy Exchange Ltd.,

rebounded sharply by up to 13% on Thursday. The bounce came after the company posted Q1FY26 results, easing investor concerns around demand, pricing, and long-term growth visibility.

Electricity volumes on the exchange rose 15% year-on-year to 32.4 billion units in Q1, even as national power consumption dipped 1.3% due to early monsoon and unseasonal rains. This highlights IEX’s ability to gain market share and maintain relevance in short-term electricity trading despite external demand softness.

Consolidated revenue grew 19% year-on-year to ₹184.2 crore, while consolidated net profit rose 25% to ₹120.7 crore. Standalone PAT grew 21% to ₹113 crore. This stronger-than-expected profit growth was supported by better operating leverage and cost control, which stood out amid falling power prices.

IEX also reported a 149% jump in Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) trading volumes, reaching 52.7 lakh certificates. With stricter compliance norms and a shift toward single REC markets, this segment is emerging as a significant growth driver.

The company’s gas trading arm, IGX, saw volumes more than double, while profit grew 87% to ₹14.1 crore. Its carbon exchange (ICX) issued over 44 lakh International Renewable Energy Certificates during the quarter. These newer verticals are helping IEX diversify beyond electricity and tap into clean energy transitions.

Improved liquidity in the Day-Ahead and Real-Time Markets, supported by ample coal supply and lower fuel costs, kept prices attractive, down 16–20% YoY. This brought more buyers to the exchange and helped offset the softer demand environment.

The sharp rebound in the stock likely reflects relief that core operating metrics remain healthy and diversified. With strong cash generation, expanding participation in newer markets, and regulatory support for longer-term contracts, IEX has demonstrated resilience that markets were quick to reprice.

Over the last 5 years, this stock has given multibagger returns of more than 150%.

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Note: The stock price mentioned is as of 2:45 PM.

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