India awards 862,000 tpa green hydrogen capacity; eyes 10% global share by 2030
National Green Hydrogen Mission
so far, Union Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shripad Naik said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the
FICCI Green Hydrogen Summit 2025
, Naik said that India aims to capture about 10 per cent of global green hydrogen demand, which is projected to exceed 100 million metric tonnes by 2030.
'We want to make India not only a major producer but also a global hub for green hydrogen export,' said Naik, outlining the country's strategy to build export capability.
He added the government has also allocated 3,000 MW of electrolyser manufacturing capacity to 15 companies.
'This is a matter of immense pride that we have achieved this key NDC target five years ahead of schedule,' said Naik. India is targeting 500 GW of non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030, which requires annual additions of 50 GW, he added.
The minister said renewable energy growth underpins the hydrogen plans. Naik said that as of June 2025, India's cumulative installed renewable energy capacity stood at 237 gigawatts, comprising 119 GW of solar, 52 GW of wind and 49 GW of large hydro. Including 8.78 GW of nuclear, non-fossil fuel sources accounted for more than 50 per cent of installed power generation capacity.
'This achievement of surpassing 50 per cent non-fossil capacity well ahead of schedule provides the base for green hydrogen expansion and strengthens India's global position,' an expert told
ETEnergyWorld
.
Industry leaders welcomed the government's support. Rajat Seksaria, Chair, FICCI Green Hydrogen Committee and CEO at Green Hydrogen & Derivatives, Adani New Industries, cited three key achievements — PLI scheme support, the world's first green ammonia auction creating demand, and policy consistency.
Vipul Tuli, Chair of FICCI's Renewable Energy CEOs Committee and Chairman, Sembcorp India, said that green hydrogen has achieved cost parity with blue hydrogen in recent global tenders.
'In one of the global tenders, green hydrogen has actually come out cheaper than blue. Please understand the implications of that — it's a very significant development,' said Tuli. He also stressed on the need for long-term commitments over short-term price gains.
The European Union also signalled strong cooperation. Ewa Suwara, Chargé d'affaires of the EU Delegation to India, said both sides agreed to establish a Hydrogen Task Force following the second India-EU Green Hydrogen Forum 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,' said Suwara.
Naik also released the FICCI-EY Green Hydrogen Report, which highlighted demand from refining, steel, aviation and fertiliser industries as critical for building a sustainable market. The report outlined use-cases, procurement models, cost dynamics and steps to stimulate demand.
Fifteen states have notified their green hydrogen policies, with others in the process of drafting frameworks. These cover land allocation, water supply, renewable power banking, and hydrogen hub development.
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