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IEX Energy 20 Jul 2023

Indian Energy Exchange Ltd — Q1 FY24

IEX reported consolidated revenue of INR 127.4 crore (+12.3% YoY) and PAT of INR 75.8 crore (+9.7% YoY) for Q1 FY24.

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Revenue ₹104 Cr +12.3%
EBITDA
PAT ₹76 Cr +9.7%
EBITDA Margin 78%
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IEX reported consolidated revenue of INR 127.4 crore (+12.3% YoY) and PAT of INR 75.8 crore (+9.7% YoY) for Q1 FY24. Total electricity volume grew 8% YoY to 25.1 BU, driven by lower DAM prices (down 34% YoY to INR 5.7/unit) and improved coal availability. The upcoming Grid Code implementation (expected Oct 2023) allowing generators to sell unrequisitioned surplus power on exchanges without buyer consent is a key volume catalyst. Management guided for ~15% volume growth in FY24, supported by July volumes already up 22%. Risks include potential market coupling (under CERC review) which could alter exchange dynamics, and continued softness in gas exchange volumes (down 9% YoY).

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Quarter Snapshot

Total Electricity Volume 25.1 BU
+8% YoY

Total volume across all segments in Q1 FY24, driven by lower prices and improved supply.

DAM Average Price INR 5.7/unit
-34% YoY

Day-Ahead Market price decline due to improved coal supply and lower fuel costs.

RTM Volume 7.3 BU
+16% YoY

Real-Time Market volume growth reflecting increased adoption for balancing.

Active Participants 1,500
N/A

Average daily active participants on the exchange, down from higher levels due to elevated prices.

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Top guidance FY24 volume growth target of ~15%

Management expects total electricity volume to grow around 15% in FY24, supported by July volumes already up 22%.

Top risk Market coupling uncertainty

Ministry of Power has asked CERC to examine market coupling, which could alter exchange price discovery and reduce incentives for product innovation.

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