# Power prices plunge near zero on exchanges as rains ease demand | Today News

> On 26 and 27 September, prices on the real-time platform were at or below 10 paise a unit for 26 and 18 trading blocks, respectively.

- Published: 2026-10-01T14:00:05.213Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T14:00:05.213Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Coal India Ltd, Daily power shortages in September, Hydropower generation, India Energy Exchange, Peak power demand in September, firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) and hybrid projects, renewable power

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