200 Million Units of Electricity Traded on First Day of NSE Monthly Electricity Futures

Mumbai, July 14, 2025 – The National Stock Exchange of India Ltd (NSE) launched Monthly Electricity Futures (ELECMBL), logging over 200 million units of electricity traded within hours of debut.

The launch comes amid increased power demand, fluctuating spot market rates, and rising interest in structured hedging tools. Industry participants have been anticipating such a product to enable better long-term planning and manage volatility, especially in the face of seasonal shifts and supply chain disruptions.

As of 2:00 PM on launch day, more than 4,000 contracts had been executed, reflecting active participation across the ecosystem including power generators, discoms, industrial consumers, and market intermediaries. The cumulative trade value crossed ₹87.36 crore, with the volume-weighted average price settling at ₹4,368/MWh. The contract closed at ₹4,362.00/MWh.

Strategic Relevance

The introduction of electricity derivatives comes at a crucial time as India enhances market sophistication to accommodate growing demand and renewable energy integration. The product design allows participants to lock in prices and manage exposure to supply-demand shocks.

The Monthly Electricity Futures aim to provide a transparent, risk-managed mechanism for hedging electricity price volatility, supporting long-term procurement planning, and strengthening India’s push toward a resilient and market-driven energy framework.

Outlook

The launch of electricity futures has boosted confidence in India’s evolving energy markets. Strong initial participation signals demand for structured hedging tools. As adoption grows, the contract could deepen power market liquidity and attract more institutional and industrial participants in the near term.

About NSE

Established in 1994, the National Stock Exchange of India has consistently led the country’s capital markets innovation. NSE is the world’s largest derivatives exchange by trading volume (FIA 2024) and ranks second globally in equity trades by electronic order book (WFE 2024). The exchange offers integrated services spanning equity, debt, derivatives, clearing, data feeds, and investor education.

REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com//web/pressrelease/2025-07/PR_cc_14072025_20250714142703.pdf

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