Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) gained 20% to a record high of Rs 956.15 on Tuesday, after the energy trading platform said it would consider a bonus issue of shares on october 21st.Increased economic activity after the second wave of the coronavirus has resulted in a shortage in coal supply and driven up electricity demand, proving a boon for New Delhi-based IEX which controls 95% of the power exchange market.The company board will consider and approve the unaudited financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2021 on Thursday. IEX is the premier electricity exchange in India, which facilitates electricity trade. IEX commands a market share of around 95% in the power exchange market. The stock has surged surged around 160% in the past six months whereas it has delivered multibagger return of over 315% in 2021 (year-to-date) so far.
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