Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL)
A) Introduction
Power Exchange India Limited (PXIL) is one of India’s premier power exchanges, providing an electronic platform for trading electricity. Established in 2008, PXIL is a public-private initiative under the aegis of the Power Market Regulations. The exchange connects power generators, distribution companies, and other market participants, enabling efficient and competitive electricity procurement. FY 2024-25 marked PXIL’s seventeenth year of operation.
PXIL operates its trading platform under the brand name ‘PRATYAY’.
B) What PXIL Does
PXIL facilitates the trading of electricity and related products through its platform. It operates under the supervision of the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC). The exchange offers market participants a platform to trade in various electricity market segments, including:
Operational performance (FY 2024-25):
| Segment | FY 2023-24 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Physical delivery volumes (MUs) | 9,178.59 | 14,266.46 |
| — Conventional (DAM/G-DAM) | 8,679.96 | 13,456.45 |
| — Green | 194.72 | 293.09 |
| REC traded (lakh certificates) | 116.58 | 304.18 |
| ESCerts traded (No.) | 2,18,248 | 12,52,129 |
C) Business Model
PXIL’s business model revolves around providing a platform for electricity trading while charging transaction fees for services rendered. Its operations focus on:
Additionally, the company earns substantial other income from treasury operations, primarily interest on fixed deposits (₹1,084.98 lakh in FY 2024-25).
Financial performance (FY 2024-25):
| Particulars (₹ in lakh) | FY 2023-24 | FY 2024-25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue from operations | 5,421.83 | 7,707.60 |
| Total Income | 6,321.93 | 9,294.79 |
| Profit before tax | 2,958.00 | 4,630.32 |
| Profit after tax | 2,210.19 | 3,454.44 |
The company paid a dividend of ₹877.05 lakh during FY 2024-25.
D) Investors in Power Exchange
As of 31st March 2025, PXIL’s shareholders holding more than 5% equity are:
Total promoter holding (NSE + NCDEX) stands at 2,45,91,543 shares. Total issued equity is 5,84,70,050 shares (₹5,847.01 lakh).
Note on shareholding compliance: During FY 2024-25, NSE’s holding increased by 4.21% and NCDEX’s by 16.02%, as PXIL worked to align its ownership structure with CERC’s prescribed shareholding norms under the Power Market Regulations, 2021.
E) Market Context
India’s short-term power market transacted 238.35 BU in FY 2024-25, up 9.2% from 218.22 BU in FY 2023-24, representing 13.03% of total generation of 1,829.70 BU. Power exchange volumes within this grew 18.3% to 143.75 BU.
Outlook: Key developments to watch include the pilot phase of Market Coupling (which will discover a single uniform price across all exchanges) and implementation of the Ministry of Power report on ‘Development of Electricity Market in India’, which recommends introduction of Capacity Contracts among other measures.
|
Metric |
Value |
|
Share Price |
₹495 per equity share |
|
Lot Size |
100 share |
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52 Week High / Low |
₹685 / ₹495 |
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ISIN Number |
INE03N601010 |
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Market Cap |
₹2,912 ( CR ) |
|
P/E Ratio |
78.67 |
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P/B Ratio |
18.85 |
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Debt to Equity Ratio |
0 |
|
Return on Equity (ROE) |
25.61% |
|
Book Value |
₹26.42 |
|
Face Value |
₹10 |
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