Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) on Tuesday announced further divestment of 5% equity stake in the Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) to GAIL (India).GAIL (India) will purchase 36,93,750 equity shares, having a face value of Rs 10 each, of IGX for a cash consideration of Rs 3.69 crore. The deal will be completed within a period of ten days from the date of execution of the share purchase and shareholders agreement. The announcement was made during trading hours today, 9 February 2021.
Speaking on the development, S N Goel, the chairman of IEX and director of IGX, has said that: With strong impetus from the government to create a conducive policy and regulatory framework, gas markets are on the cusp of breakthrough growth. Competitive domestic gas markets are crucial to build a gas-based economy. In line, IGX is pro-actively working in collaboration with the stakeholders to build gas markets ecosystem in the country. We are delighted to welcome GAIL onboard as our partner and unite our strengths
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Indian Energy Exchange (IEX) gained 1.75% to Rs 244.70 after the company s consolidated net profit grew by 39.5% to Rs 58.14 crore on 42.8% rise in net sales to Rs 85.23 crore in Q3 December 2020 over Q3 December 2019.The company s consolidated profit before tax stood at Rs 75.74 crore in Q3 December 2020, 43.8% higher than Rs 52.66 crore in the same period last year. Total tax expense spiked by 60% to Rs 17.59 crore in Q3 December 2020 over Q3 December 2019.
Consolidated EBITDA stood at Rs 80.5 crore in quarter ended December 2020, rising 41.8% from Rs 63.2 crore in the corresponding period last year. The energy exchange said it delivered the most robust quarterly performance till date.