From January 2026, India will unify regional power exchanges into a single national electricity market through market coupling.
Currently, regional exchanges operate separately with varying prices, causing inefficiencies.
Market coupling will enable seamless electricity trading across regions, improving supply-demand balance.
This will enhance price discovery and reduce electricity costs for consumers.
It will also boost integration of renewable energy by sharing surplus solar and wind power nationwide.
The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is spearheading this initiative to strengthen the
power sector.
Experts say it will attract more clean energy investments by making markets more efficient.
Consumers can expect more reliable power and potentially lower bills over time.
This move supports India’s renewable energy goals and sustainability commitment
s.