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NSE Launches Electricity Futures Trading, Records Over 4,000 Contracts in First Day
ByAinvest
Monday, Jul 14, 2025 4:55 pm ET1min read
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) launched electricity futures contracts, with over 4,000 lots traded as of 2 pm, representing over 200 million units of electricity and a total turnover of Rs 87 crore. The first trade opened at Rs 4,430/MWh and the price trended around Rs 4,364/MWh. The move aims to provide a risk-managed platform for participants to hedge electricity price volatility and support long-term power planning, contributing to India's energy transition goals.
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) made a significant stride in the power market by launching monthly electricity futures contracts on July 14, 2025. The initiative saw robust initial participation, with over 4,000 lots traded by 2 PM, representing more than 200 million units of electricity and a total turnover of ₹87 crore [1][2][3][4].The first trade opened at ₹4,430/MWh, and the price trended around ₹4,364/MWh by midday, reflecting strong engagement from various participants, including power generators, distribution companies, large industrial consumers, and market intermediaries. The launch aims to provide a transparent and risk-managed platform for participants to hedge against electricity price volatility, support long-term power planning, and contribute to India's broader energy transition goals [1][2][3][4].
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) granted its approval for these contracts on June 11, 2025, aligning with the long-term reforms under the Electricity Act, 2003. India's growing renewable energy targets, with over 50% capacity from solar and wind by 2030, necessitate substantial investment. A mature electricity derivatives market is crucial to attracting this scale of climate finance, estimated at over $250 billion annually till 2047 [1][2][3][4].
The NSE's electricity futures contracts come at a strategic time as energy volatility and demand escalate. These tools could play a key role in stabilizing market operations and enabling stakeholders to plan long-term procurement or production more efficiently. Future expansion in derivatives linked to clean energy may further embed financial instruments into India’s energy transition roadmap [1][2][3][4].
References:
[1] https://www.angelone.in/news/nse-launches-monthly-electricity-futures-to-hedge-against-price-volatility-trade-volume-crosses-4-000-lots
[2] https://m.economictimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nse-launches-monthly-electricity-futures-trade-crosses-4000-contracts/articleshow/122435437.cms
[3] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/nse-launches-monthly-electricity-futures-trade-crosses-4000-contracts/articleshow/122435437.cms
[4] https://www.business-standard.com/markets/news/nse-launches-monthly-electricity-futures-contracts-125071400630_1.html
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