National Green Hydrogen Mission Drives India Toward $2/kg Target

India is rapidly advancing toward achieving green hydrogen production at $2 per kilogram, a benchmark considered critical for global competitiveness, according to Amitabh Kant. He noted that the target is “not a distant dream anymore,” citing recent price discoveries and policy support.

A key milestone has been the discovery of India’s lowest green hydrogen price of approximately ₹279 per kg (around $3.08/kg) through a recent tender linked to Numaligarh Refinery Limited. The tender involves the supply of nearly 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually, marking a significant step toward scaling commercial deployment.

The declining cost trajectory is being driven by several factors, including falling renewable energy prices, particularly solar and wind, alongside government incentives under India’s green hydrogen push. These developments are aligned with the country’s broader ambition to become a global hub for green hydrogen production.

Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, India aims to produce around 5 million metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2030. Achieving the $2/kg cost benchmark is seen as crucial to making green hydrogen competitive with conventional fossil-based alternatives.

Industry experts believe that continued cost reductions, technological advancements in electrolysers, and large-scale project deployment will be key to reaching this target. The latest progress signals growing momentum in India’s hydrogen ecosystem and reinforces its position in the global clean energy transition.