India is on course to command 10 per cent of global green hydrogen demand by 2030, according to Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy & Power Shripad Y Naik. Speaking at the third International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH 2025) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Minister highlighted India’s rapid progress in expanding clean energy capacity and its growing role in the global hydrogen economy.

Naik stated that India is steadily advancing toward its target of 500 GW of non-fossil-fuel capacity by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. He noted that the country’s installed non-fossil-fuel-based generation capacity has now reached nearly 260 GW, led primarily by solar and wind energy.

“This strong renewable base has now empowered India to take the next decisive step — the Green Hydrogen Revolution — converting renewable strength into clean molecules that can decarbonise industries, fuel transport and enable global trade,” the Minister said.

20-40% growth likely

He emphasised that India’s green hydrogen market is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 20–40 per cent over the next decade. With its abundant renewable resources, strategic location and supportive policy ecosystem, India is positioned to become a leading producer and exporter of green hydrogen and its derivatives, including green ammonia and green methanol.

Naik urged industry and investors to accelerate project implementation, scale up electrolyser manufacturing and expand innovation pipelines. He also encouraged state governments to develop hydrogen hubs and industrial clusters to strengthen regional economies and create new employment opportunities.

Describing the green hydrogen transition as an economic, environmental and societal transformation, Naik said it would drive sustainable prosperity and cement India’s role as a key pillar in the global hydrogen value chain.

Highlighting progress under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), launched in January 2023, he noted that the mission has moved from planning to implementation, supported by ₹17,000 crore in incentive schemes for hydrogen production and electrolyser manufacturing.

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