Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) has announced impressive financial performance for the quarter ended June 2024.

Key Highlights:

  • Net profit surged 27% YoY to Rs 96.44 crore.
  • Revenue grew 18.75% YoY to Rs 123.5 crore.
  • Trading volume increased 21.1% YoY to 30.4 billion units.
  • Country’s energy consumption rose 11.2% YoY to 452 billion units.

Positive Outlook:

  • Investec maintains a ‘buy’ rating on IEX with a target price of Rs 175 per share.
  • Share price has gained 41% in the last year, outperforming the Nifty 50.

Potential Areas of Focus:

  • Higher other expenses: Investors will be watching for explanations on this increase.
  • New product launches: Updates on upcoming products will be crucial.

Overall, IEX’s strong performance reflects the growing demand for electricity in India and the company’s ability to capitalize on this trend.