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Indian Energy Exchange Ltd

| Q3 FY26 Results Conference Call

NEUTRAL SENTIMENT

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⬤5th Feb 26

Summary : IEX reported strong Q3 FY'26 growth in volumes and profits, driven by RTM and green markets, while actively pursuing new products and navigating regulatory changes like market coupling and carbon market development.

Management Perspective positive : India continues to be the fastest-growing major economy in the world, posting a strong GDP growth of 8.2%. Things will definitely go in our favour (regarding market coupling). We expect that the gas volumes will definitely continue to grow at a rate of maybe 25%, 30% over the next 4, 5 years.

Concall Report Analysis & Insights

Business Overview

  1. Q3 FY'26 electricity trading volume grew nearly 12% YoY to 34.1 billion units.
  2. Revenue increased 14% YoY to Rs. 183.1 crores, with PAT up 11% to Rs. 119.1 crores.
  3. Real-Time Market (RTM) volume grew 36% YoY in Q3, maintaining 40% electricity share.
  4. Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) traded gas volumes rose 8% in Q3, with Q3 PAT up 6%.
  5. International Carbon Exchange (ICX) issued 51 lakh I-RECs in Q3, a 219% increase.

Future Growth Prospects

  1. India's GDP growth estimate for FY'26 revised to 7.3%, positioning for third-largest economy by 2030.
  2. Draft National Electricity Policy 2026 aims to deepen power markets with cost-reflective tariffs and RE expansion.
  3. Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) and Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS) are emerging market mechanisms.
  4. New products like Peak Day-Ahead/Real-Time Market segments are proposed to meet high-demand hours.
  5. IGX expects 25-30% volume growth over the next 4-5 years due to declining gas prices.

Management Insights

  1. India is the fastest-growing major economy, driving robust domestic demand and investment.
  2. The power sector is evolving with significant policy reforms and new market mechanisms.
  3. IEX achieved strong volume and revenue growth despite subdued overall electricity demand.
  4. Diversification initiatives like IGX and ICX are gaining momentum and contributing to growth.
  5. Management is committed to developing a sustainable and energy-efficient future for India.

Signs of Skepticism

  1. Management's strong confidence in market coupling outcome despite ongoing appeal and complex regulatory process.
  2. Uncertainty on how quickly new products like Green RTM and Peaking Power will be approved and adopted.
  3. Potential for increased supply from VPPAs to significantly lower exchange prices, impacting revenue.
  4. The impact of CERC's REC deposit option on future REC trading volumes remains unclear.

Risk Factors

  1. Prolonged monsoon in 2025 led to flat electricity demand in Q3 FY'26.
  2. Uncertainty regarding the outcome and implementation timeline of market coupling.
  3. CERC's provision allowing RPO obligation fulfillment by depositing money could impact REC volumes.
  4. Increased supply from VPPAs and other sources may depress power prices on exchanges.
  5. Regulatory processes for new products and market coupling can be lengthy and unpredictable.

Good To Know

  1. The Board announced an interim dividend of Rs. 1.5 per equity share (150% of face value).
  2. Cash and cash equivalents stood at approximately INR 1,500 crores as of December 31.
  3. IEX holds an 83% market share in overall electricity trading for the first nine months.
  4. An IPO for the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) is planned for this year, subject to SEBI clearances.

Key Drivers

  1. New electricity policy drives demand.
  2. Virtual PPAs boost exchange volumes.
  3. Gas exchange volumes grow significantly.
  4. Carbon market trading to commence.

Key Analyst Discussions

Competitive Environment

  1. Analyst asked for the expected announcement date of the market coupling verdict.
  2. Analyst questioned IEX's strategy if the market coupling decision is unfavorable.
  3. Analyst asked if market coupling would shift price discovery to GRID India.

Market Trends & Consumer Behavior

  1. Analyst asked how 5-6% power demand growth would impact IEX electricity volumes.
  2. Analyst inquired about the disconnect between strong GDP growth and flat power demand.
  3. Analyst asked about the implications of higher sell availability than buy during daytime.

Financial Highlights

  1. Analyst questioned the low December volume growth despite improved power demand.
  2. Analyst inquired about the slowdown in REC volume growth despite RPO obligations.
  3. Analyst asked why the revenue-to-volume ratio was less than four paisa, typically higher.

Product Composition

  1. Analyst asked about IEX's ability to introduce new products and their market acceptance.
  2. Analyst inquired about the potential market size for long-duration contracts.
  3. Analyst asked about the growth trajectory and margins for gas and carbon exchanges.

Strategic Considerations

  1. Analyst asked for details on routing long-term PPAs through exchanges and tariff implications.
  2. Analyst questioned the timeline for market coupling implementation in DAM and RTM.
  3. Analyst asked how Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (VPPAs) would increase demand for IEX.
Indian Energy Exchange Ltd (IEX) Concall Report Analysis & Insights | Dhanarthi