India Data Center Review 2026 — India's most comprehensive infrastructure analysis to support the A.I. era. 250+ pages, 14 chapters, 100+ illustrations, free to download.
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Read NowDAM Avg MCP
Across 278 blocks
DAM Peak MCP
Highest block price
DAM Floor MCP
Lowest block price
Price Spread
Peak minus floor
DAM Volume
Total cleared energy
RTM Latest
Avg ₹5,557/MWh
Std Deviation
₹3,376
/MWh today
Coeff. of Variation
68.5%
σ/μ ratio
Peak : Trough
9.2×
₹10,000 / ₹1,093
Blocks ≥ ₹5,000
100
of 278 blocks (36%)
Blocks ≥ ₹8,000
78
of 278 blocks (28%)
7-Day Volatility
₹3,035
/MWh rolling σ
30-Day Volatility
₹3,525
/MWh rolling σ
The Duck Curve
Wasted Energy
Curtailed Blocks (Est.)
46
of 96 blocks today
Energy Lost (Est.)
6,73,215 MWh
estimated curtailment today
Opportunity Cost
₹627.4 Cr
today's wasted value
30-Day Indicative
₹18822.1 Cr
today × 30 — illustrative; actual varies with seasonality, hydro, and demand
Forecasting Accuracy
Grid Stress Proxy
Day-Ahead Market
Day-Ahead Market
Investment Signal
Investment Validation
The Market Calendar
Open Access Signal
₹10,000/MWh is the IEX day-ahead/real-time price ceiling (CERC-mandated). Saturation at the cap reflects scarcity events, not data error.
Price Projection
Open Access Economics
Buying from IEX during 06:00–18:00 saves ₹4.85/kWh (67.8%) vs your APSPDCL rate
Off-Peak
00:00–06:00
vs ₹7.15/kWh · 62 blocks
Solar Hours
06:00–18:00
vs ₹7.15/kWh · 144 blocks
Evening Peak
18:00–23:00
vs ₹7.15/kWh · 60 blocks
Night
23:00–00:00
vs ₹7.15/kWh · 12 blocks
Full Day Average
vs ₹7.15/kWh · 278 blocks
Annual Savings Projection (Illustrative)
1 MW load
₹1.9 Cr/yr
5 MW load
₹9.7 Cr/yr
10 MW load
₹19.4 Cr/yr
Based on today's full-day average IEX price vs APSPDCL HT rate. Excludes open access charges (CSS, wheeling, transmission losses). Phase 3a will add full open access cost stack.
Open Access Economics
Data Center Economics
DISCOM Only
Andhra Pradesh HT Industrial
₹87.7 Cr/yr
Eff. rate: ₹7.15/kWh
IEX Full-Day
24×7 open access via IEX
₹60.5 Cr/yr
Eff. rate: ₹4.93/kWh
Save ₹27.2 Cr/yr (31% vs DISCOM)
Hybrid Optimal
IEX solar hours + DISCOM peak
₹58 Cr/yr
Eff. rate: ₹4.73/kWh
Save ₹29.7 Cr/yr (34% vs DISCOM)
Estimates based on today's IEX DAM prices and state HT industrial tariff rates. Solar hours: 06:00–18:00 IST. Excludes open access charges (CSS, additional surcharge, wheeling, transmission losses). Actual costs depend on contract demand, power factor, and regulatory approvals. Phase 3a will add full open access cost modeling.
Green Energy Markets
Grid Stability
Daily Intelligence
Alert Engine
Feasibility Engine
Real-Time Market
Block-Level Data
| 23:45 | DAM | 33,015.2MW | 2,928.3MW | 2,824.8MW | ₹10,000 |
| 23:30 | DAM | 33,146MW | 2,696.3MW | 2,592.8MW | ₹10,000 |
| 23:15 | DAM | 33,301.6MW | 2,689.5MW | 2,528.1MW | ₹10,000 |
| 23:00 | DAM | 33,961.7MW | 2,806.2MW | 2,644.8MW | ₹10,000 |
| 22:45 | DAM | 35,715.4MW | 3,012.6MW | 2,786.5MW | ₹10,000 |
| 22:30 | DAM | 35,567.6MW | 3,030.9MW | 2,804.8MW | ₹10,000 |
| 22:15 | DAM | 34,665.2MW | 3,051.9MW | 2,815.8MW | ₹10,000 |
| 22:00 | DAM | 34,053.4MW | 3,352.2MW | 3,106.1MW | ₹10,000 |
| 21:45 | DAM | 32,550.6MW | 3,132.3MW | 2,906.2MW | ₹10,000 |
| 21:30 | DAM | 32,370.8MW | 2,956.3MW | 2,730.2MW | ₹10,000 |
| 21:15 | DAM | 29,933.4MW | 3,153.7MW | 2,927.6MW | ₹10,000 |
| 21:00 | DAM | 29,669.1MW | 3,304.5MW | 3,078.4MW | ₹10,000 |
| 20:45 | DAM | 23,880.5MW | 3,852.5MW | 3,626.4MW | ₹10,000 |
| 20:30 | DAM | 23,539.2MW | 4,033.1MW | 3,807MW | ₹10,000 |
| 20:15 | DAM | 23,602.7MW | 4,399.5MW | 4,173.4MW | ₹10,000 |
| 20:00 | DAM | 23,217.8MW | 4,528.4MW | 4,202.4MW | ₹10,000 |
| 19:45 | DAM | 21,563.7MW | 5,006.7MW | 4,573.8MW | ₹10,000 |
| 19:30 | DAM | 21,553MW | 5,213.6MW | 4,580.9MW | ₹10,000 |
| 19:15 | DAM | 20,737.2MW | 5,575.4MW | 4,802.8MW | ₹10,000 |
| 19:00 | DAM | 20,048MW | 6,628.4MW | 5,587.9MW | ₹6,500.93 |
| 18:45 | DAM | 19,138MW | 7,639.6MW | 6,164.2MW | ₹4,576.59 |
| 18:30 | DAM | 19,033.7MW | 8,594.1MW | 6,421.2MW | ₹4,213.37 |
| 18:15 | DAM | 17,300.3MW | 10,564.7MW | 5,368.7MW | ₹3,612.82 |
| 18:00 | DAM | 17,246.2MW | 11,837.8MW | 5,364.6MW | ₹3,508.16 |
| 17:45 | DAM | 21,863.9MW | 14,427.6MW | 8,708MW | ₹3,983.48 |
| 17:30 | DAM | 22,959.6MW | 15,935MW | 9,411.4MW | ₹3,926.81 |
| 17:15 | DAM | 23,070.6MW | 16,244.2MW | 9,445.9MW | ₹3,926.21 |
| 17:00 | DAM | 22,319.8MW | 16,944.9MW | 9,289.7MW | ₹3,820.44 |
| 16:45 | DAM | 23,709.9MW | 21,002.3MW | 10,405.5MW | ₹3,686.27 |
| 16:30 | DAM | 22,691.5MW | 22,108MW | 9,918.5MW | ₹3,492.8 |
| 16:15 | DAM | 21,379.1MW | 23,098.6MW | 8,786MW | ₹3,369.04 |
| 16:00 | DAM | 21,546.4MW | 23,431.4MW | 8,809.3MW | ₹3,314.69 |
| 15:45 | DAM | 21,284.7MW | 24,241.3MW | 8,767MW | ₹3,249.09 |
| 15:30 | DAM | 20,804.2MW | 24,058.1MW | 8,712.6MW | ₹3,014.08 |
| 15:15 | DAM | 20,728.8MW | 26,100.2MW | 8,889.4MW | ₹2,969.91 |
| 15:00 | DAM | 19,806.2MW | 27,198.7MW | 8,785.4MW | ₹2,721.64 |
| 14:45 | DAM | 20,062.9MW | 30,560.7MW | 8,826.1MW | ₹2,499.49 |
| 14:30 | DAM | 19,753.6MW | 31,571.9MW | 8,877.8MW | ₹2,210.06 |
| 14:15 | DAM | 19,737.9MW | 34,937MW | 9,266MW | ₹1,940.34 |
| 14:00 | DAM | 18,840.3MW | 35,635.9MW | 9,075.6MW | ₹1,834.05 |
| 13:45 | DAM | 17,517.3MW | 37,057.3MW | 8,960.9MW | ₹1,624.27 |
| 13:30 | DAM | 17,364.3MW | 37,827.1MW | 8,830.4MW | ₹1,555.61 |
| 13:15 | DAM | 16,871.4MW | 38,814.9MW | 8,649.5MW | ₹1,499.89 |
| 13:00 | DAM | 16,830.5MW | 39,332.3MW | 8,608.7MW | ₹1,499 |
| 12:45 | DAM | 16,866.5MW | 38,695.9MW | 8,582.2MW | ₹1,555.41 |
| 12:30 | DAM | 16,834.1MW | 39,090.8MW | 8,551MW | ₹1,555.3 |
| 12:15 | DAM | 16,731MW | 39,929.3MW | 8,540.6MW | ₹1,340.01 |
| 12:00 | DAM | 17,237.6MW | 40,940.1MW | 8,970.5MW | ₹1,300.66 |
| 11:45 | DAM | 17,567.3MW | 40,851.3MW | 9,023.5MW | ₹1,555.54 |
| 11:30 | DAM | 17,471.9MW | 41,380.1MW | 9,127.9MW | ₹1,555.97 |
