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IEX power prices hit ₹20/unit ceiling as strong demand and tight supply pressure the market

September 18, 2026 975 views 1 min read
IEX power prices hit ₹20/unit ceiling as strong demand and tight supply pressure the market

IEX power prices hit ₹20/unit ceiling as strong demand and tight supply pressure the market


India’s electricity market has seen prices surge in September as strong power demand and tighter supply pushed the High Price Day-Ahead Market (HP-DAM) on the Indian Energy Exchange to its ₹20 per unit ceiling on several days.