Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has recorded 13.2% rise in electricity sales to16,486 million units (MU) in the September quarter, as power demand accelerated and returned to pre-COVID levels. The second quarter witnessed a sharp recovery in industrial activities and electricity consumption, owing to easing of the lockdown restrictions across the country. The electricity volumes on the exchange witnessed an increase of 13.2 per cent Y-o-Y (year-on-year) in Q2FY21 (July-September 2020) and stood at 16,486 MU as compared to 14,560 MU in Q2FY20 (July-September 2019).
The second quarter initially saw a slump in manufacturing due to re-lockdowns in a few states, however, the industrial activity picked up momentum in August and September.
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Company Name | CMP |
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NTPC | 308.20 |
Tata Power | 356.30 |
Power Grid Corp | 299.80 |
Adani Power | 481.90 |
Torrent Power | 1358.10 |
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