New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) reported a 16.6% year-on-year rise in electricity trading volume for April, with total trade reaching 12,341 million units, supported by higher demand in the power market.

In the day-ahead segment, buy bids increased 31% year-on-year, while sell bids grew 35%, indicating strong participation from both sides of the market.

Reflecting firm demand conditions, the average market-clearing price stood at ₹5.26 per unit, up 1% compared to the same period last year.

The performance underscores sustained activity and healthy liquidity in the electricity trading market during the month.