India eyes 10% of global demand of green hydrogen

India has allocated 862,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) of green hydrogen production capacity to 19 companies under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Naik announced at the FICCI Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 in New Delhi.

Outlining India’s long-term vision, the minister said the country aims to capture 10% of global green hydrogen demand—which is projected to surpass 100 million metric tonnes by 2030. “Our goal is to position India not just as a leading producer, but also as a global hub for green hydrogen exports,” Naik said.

As part of this effort, the government has also awarded 3,000 MW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity to 15 companies, strengthening the domestic supply chain.

Naik noted that India’s fast-expanding renewable energy base underpins its hydrogen ambitions. By June 2025, India’s renewable capacity stood at 237 GW—including 119 GW from solar, 52 GW from wind, and 49 GW from large hydro. With an additional 8.78 GW of nuclear energy, non-fossil fuel sources now account for over half of the nation’s installed power capacity.

“This is a matter of immense pride that we have achieved this key NDC target five years ahead of schedule,” the minister said.

Industry leaders welcomed the government’s initiatives. Rajat Seksaria, Chair of FICCI’s Green Hydrogen Committee and CEO of Adani New Industries, highlighted three critical policy enablers: the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, the ongoing green ammonia auction, and the government’s active engagement with industry stakeholders.

Adding to this optimism, Vipul Tuli, Chairman of Sembcorp India, said, “In one of the global tenders, green hydrogen has actually emerged cheaper than blue hydrogen. This is a very significant development.”

During the summit, the minister also unveiled the FICCI-EY Green Hydrogen Report: India’s Green Hydrogen Ecosystem. The report underscores the importance of demand from hard-to-abate sectors such as refining, steel, fertilisers, and aviation, and lays out strategies on procurement models, cost competitiveness, and policy actions required to accelerate adoption.

With these policy pushes and industry participation, India is positioning itself to be at the forefront of the global green hydrogen economy.