India has made substantial progress towards its ambitious green hydrogen production targets, with 862,000 tonnes per annum of production capacity already awarded 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.

Speaking at the summit in New Delhi, the minister revealed that India aims to capture nearly 10% of global green hydrogen demand, which is expected to exceed 100 million metric tonnes by 2030. The government has awarded 3,000 megawatts of electrolyser manufacturing capacity to 15 companies, marking significant industrial development in the sector.

'We want to make India not only a major producer but also a global hub for green hydrogen export,' Naik said, outlining the country's strategy to position itself as a reliable exporter in the rapidly expanding global market.

The Minister highlighted India's renewable energy achievements as the foundation for green hydrogen ambitions. As of June 2025, cumulative installed renewable energy capacity reached approximately 237 gigawatts, including 119 gigawatts of solar, 52 gigawatts of wind, and 49 gigawatts from large hydro. Combined with 8.78 gigawatts of nuclear power, non-fossil fuel sources now represent more than 50% of total installed power generation capacity.

'This is a matter of immense pride that we have achieved this key NDC target five years ahead of schedule,' Naik said, crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India has set a target of 500 gigawatts of non-fossil fuel-based capacity by 2030, requiring annual capacity additions of approximately 50 gigawatts.

Industry leaders at the summit expressed optimism about recent developments and government support. Rajat Seksaria, Chair, FICCI Green Hydrogen Committee and CEO - Green Hydrogen & Derivatives, Adani New Industries, acknowledged the unprecedented government support, highlighting three key achievements: PLI scheme support for the industry, the world's first green ammonia auction creating real demand and absorption capacity for Indian developers, and consistent government commitment that provides crucial confidence to the sector requiring long-term investments.

Vipul Tuli, Chair of FICCI's Renewable Energy CEOs Committee and Chairman, Sembcorp India, revealed that green hydrogen has achieved price competitiveness against blue hydrogen in recent global tenders — a significant milestone for the industry.

'In one of the global tenders, green has actually come out cheaper than blue. Please understand the implications of that — it's a very significant development,' Tuli said, though he cautioned that the industry must focus on building sustainable, long-term commitments rather than simply chasing low prices.

The European Union demonstrated strong support for bilateral cooperation in the sector. Dr Ewa Suwara, Chargé d'affaires of the EU Delegation to India, announced plans for enhanced collaboration following the second India-EU Green Hydrogen Forum held in Rotterdam in May 2025. 

'Both the EU and India are well aware of the potential of green hydrogen in tackling today's and tomorrow's energy dilemmas,' Suwara said, revealing that both sides have agreed to establish a Hydrogen Task Force as a high-level platform for discussing strategies and practical implementation.

Fifteen states have already notified their green hydrogen policies, with several others actively developing frameworks. These states are facilitating land allocation, ensuring water availability, promoting renewable power banking, and incentivising innovation through hydrogen hub development.

On occasion, Naik released the FICCI-EY Green Hydrogen Report: India's Green Hydrogen ecosystem.  The report underscores the critical role of demand from hard-to-abate industries like refining, steel, aviation, and fertilisers in creating a sustainable green hydrogen market. It also outlines priority use-cases, procurement models, cost dynamics, and actionable steps to stimulate demand.