India is steadily advancing towards its ambitious green hydrogen goals. At the FICCI Green Hydrogen Summit 2025 in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shripad Naik, announced that under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, 19 companies have been awarded projects with a total production capacity of 862,000 tonnes per year. In addition, the government has allocated 3,000 megawatts of electrolyser manufacturing capacity to 15 companies, reflecting strong progress in building the industrial base for this emerging sector.
The minister underlined that India is aiming to capture close to 10 percent of the global green hydrogen demand, which is expected to cross 100 million tonnes by 2030. He said the government’s goal is not only to make India a leading producer but also a reliable global hub for exports. Naik also highlighted India’s renewable energy achievements, calling them the backbone of its green hydrogen ambitions. By June 2025, the country’s total installed renewable energy capacity had reached around 237 gigawatts, including 119 gigawatts of solar power, 52 gigawatts of wind, and 49 gigawatts from large hydro projects.
Nuclear power contributed another 8.78 gigawatts. Together, these sources now make up more than half of India’s total power generation capacity. The minister noted that India has already met one of its nationally determined contribution targets five years ahead of schedule and reaffirmed the government’s goal of achieving 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, which would require adding about 50 gigawatts each year. Industry representatives at the summit welcomed the government’s strong backing.
Rajat Seksaria, Chair of the FICCI Green Hydrogen Committee and CEO of Adani New Industries, said that unprecedented support measures are helping build confidence in the sector. He pointed to three key milestones: the introduction of the PLI scheme to boost domestic manufacturing, the launch of the world’s first green ammonia auction to create real demand, and the government’s consistent commitment, which is essential for a sector that requires long-term investment.
Vipul Tuli, Chair of FICCI’s Renewable Energy CEOs Committee and Chairman of Sembcorp India, drew attention to a major development at the international level. He said that in recent global tenders, green hydrogen has become more cost-competitive than blue hydrogen, marking a turning point for the industry. He cautioned, however, that stakeholders must focus on building sustainable, long-term frameworks instead of chasing only short-term price gains.
The summit also saw strong international participation. Dr. Ewa Suwara, Chargé d’affaires of the EU Delegation to India, confirmed that India and the European Union are deepening cooperation in this area. Following the second India-EU Green Hydrogen Forum held in Rotterdam in May 2025, both sides have agreed to set up a Hydrogen Task Force as a high-level platform to discuss strategies and implementation.
Within India, 15 states have already announced their own green hydrogen policies, while others are in the process of finalizing them. These frameworks are helping to secure land, ensure water supply, promote renewable energy banking, and establish hydrogen hubs to encourage innovation and industrial growth. On the occasion, the minister released the FICCI-EY Green Hydrogen Report: India’s Green Hydrogen Ecosystem. The report stresses the importance of creating demand from hard-to-abate industries such as refining, steel, aviation, and fertilisers in order to build a sustainable green hydrogen market.
It also outlines key use cases, procurement strategies, cost considerations, and steps to stimulate long-term demand. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Srivatsan Iyer, Co-Chair of the FICCI Hydrogen Energy Committee and Global CEO of Hero Future Energies, who praised the government’s proactive approach and the industry’s readiness to seize upcoming opportunities.
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