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Revenue
₹142 Cr
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Revenue YoY
19.2%
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IEX reported a solid Q1 FY26 with revenue of INR 184.2 crore (+19.2% YoY) and PAT of INR 120.7 crore (+25.2% YoY), driven by strong electricity volume growth of 15% YoY to 32.4 BU. Key segments like RTM (+41% YoY) and green market (+51% YoY) outperformed. However, the CERC order on market coupling for day-ahead markets (target Feb 2026) introduces regulatory uncertainty, potentially eroding IEX's near-monopoly in DAM. Management downplayed near-term impact, citing technology and customer relationships as moats, but acknowledged evaluation of legal options. Risks include implementation delays, competition from other exchanges, and potential margin pressure from fee cuts. Guidance remains vague; focus on new products (green RTM, coal exchange) and gas exchange growth (IGX PAT +86.7% YoY) provides diversification.
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Guidance to track
- CERC ordered coupling of day-ahead markets by Feb 2026; IEX management expressed skepticism about timeline feasibility due to operational complexities.
- Petitions for green RTM and 3-11 month term-ahead contracts are pending CERC approval; hearings completed for green RTM.
- Stakeholder comments closed for coal exchange; awaiting MMDR amendment. EPR platform EOI filed with CPCB, decision pending.
Risks flagged
- CERC order to couple day-ahead markets by Feb 2026 could reduce IEX's near-100% market share in DAM, as competitors may gain volume.
- Analyst raised possibility of rivals cutting fees to gain share; management deflected, saying they will 'deal with it when we reach there'.
- Management noted many operational aspects (common software, settlement) need resolution; timeline may slip, creating uncertainty.
Key quotes
- We are not working on retaining 40%-50% market share. We are working to retain the present market share.
- There are 17 years to replicate this.
- We don't see any benefits, but then it is a regulatory decision.
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