How could tighter power supply on the Indian Energy Exchange affect Madhya Pradesh?
High power purchasing rates on IEX make electricity expensive for Madhya Pradesh Tighter power supply dynamics have driven up purchasing rates for electricity on the Indian Energy Exchange (IEX). For Madhya Pradesh, which is a buyer state, this has made acquiring power from the exchange an expensive proposition. Currently, the rate of power being purchased on IEX stands at Rs 10 per unit. This high cost occurs because power sellers are fewer while buyer states are more numerous, contributing to the financial strain on the state.
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Tighter power supply has pushed electricity prices higher on the Indian Energy Exchange. In September 2026, non-solar-hour prices surged to INR9.5/unit, up from Rs 3.2/unit in September 2025, while solar-hour prices remained elevated at INR5.6/unit. India's power demand rose 12 per cent year-on-year to 163 billion units in September 2026.
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Madhya Pradesh is currently purchasing power on the IEX at a rate of Rs 10 per unit. Sources in the Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company confirm that this high rate makes purchasing power from the exchange an expensive proposition for the state.
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- freepressjournal.in Oct 1
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- The rate of power at IEX is currently Rs 10 per unit.freepressjournal.in
- Madhya Pradesh's power demand has reached 16,500 to 17,000 megawatts.freepressjournal.in
- The surge in demand in Madhya Pradesh is attributed to delayed paddy sowing.freepressjournal.in
Why it matters
The cost of electricity is a critical operational expense for any state managing its power grid. When purchasing rates on the IEX become expensive, it directly increases the financial burden on Madhya Pradesh's power management company, potentially impacting state budgets and service delivery.
This situation is compounded by the state's high power demand, which has reached 16,500 to 17,000 megawatts. The state is currently experiencing power cuts in rural areas, indicating that the supply constraints are severe, even as it hopes the northeast monsoon will arrive from October 20 to ease the demand.
What we don't know yet
- Will the expected northeast monsoon alleviate the power demand surge in southern and central states?
- How quickly can thermal power plants like Singhaji and Lenco resume full power production?
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