Summary: — ## Key Business Points ### 1. **What is Being Proposed?** CERC has prepared the **Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Market) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026**. This is an **amendment** to the existing *CERC (Power Market) Regulations, 2021*, which govern: – Power exchange operations – Market coupling – Bidding protocols – Price discovery mechanisms […]
Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025 Paves the Way for Competitive, Transparent, and Renewable-Driven Power Market in India – EQ
In Short : The Electricity (Amendment) Bill 2025 proposes major reforms to India’s power sector, allowing multiple distributors in one area to boost competition. It mandates cost-reflective tariffs, phases out cross-subsidies, and requires direct subsidies from states. The Bill empowers regulators, supports renewable energy obligations, and aims to make India’s electricity market more efficient, transparent, […]
Petition of the CERC (Power Market) Regulations for approval of introduction of G-RTM at Indian Energy Exchange Ltd – EQ
Summary: — ### **Petition No. 277/MP/2024 (with IA Nos. 25/2025 & 26/2025)** * **Filed by:** *Indian Energy Exchange Limited (IEX)* * **Respondent:** *National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC)* * **Legal Basis:** Section 66 of the *Electricity Act, 2003* read with *Regulation 25 of the CERC (Power Market) Regulations, 2021* * **Subject:** Approval sought for **introduction of […]
India’s Power Market Sees Near-Zero Prices as Renewables Surge Ahead of Demand – EQ
In Short : Electricity prices in the Indian Energy Exchange’s real-time market plunged to near zero due to surplus supply and weak demand. Heavy renewable generation, coupled with reduced industrial consumption, drove the dip. Experts said such fluctuations reflect India’s growing renewable share and market volatility, highlighting the need for better grid management and energy […]
Electricity Futures Set to Reshape India’s Power Market with Price Stability and Investment Boost – EQ
In Short : Experts say electricity futures will benefit both discoms and power producers by enabling price hedging, improving financial planning, and enhancing market transparency. With trading set to begin on NSE and MCX, these contracts offer protection against price volatility, encourage investment in peak-period supply, and support battery integration—marking a major step in the […]
Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Market) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025- reg. – EQ
Draft Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (Power Market) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2025- reg. For more information please see below link:
MCX Pioneers Electricity Derivatives, Ushering a New Era in India’s Power Market – EQ
In Short : MCX has secured SEBI approval to launch electricity derivatives, marking a major step in India’s energy market evolution. The new contracts will help power producers, discoms, and large consumers hedge against price volatility. Backed by CERC, this move supports India’s shift to a sustainable, market-driven energy system, while reinforcing MCX’s leadership in […]
Petition of the CERC (Power Market) Regulations for Green Contracts at Indian Energy Exchange Ltd. to align them with the Renewable Energy – EQ
Petition of the CERC (Power Market) Regulations for Green Contracts at Indian Energy Exchange Ltd. to align them with the Renewable Energy For more information please see below link:
Petition of the CERC (Power Market) Regulations for approval of introduction of Green Real Time Market at Indian Energy Exchange Ltd – EQ
Petition of the CERC (Power Market) Regulations for approval of introduction of Green Real Time Market at Indian Energy Exchange Ltd For more information please see below link:
Petition of the CERC (Power Market) Regulations of Green RTM and High Price RTM – EQ
Petition of the CERC (Power Market) Regulations of Green RTM and High Price RTM For more information please see below link: