India Green Hydrogen Market Highlights – November 2025

The green hydrogen industry in India took remarkable steps in November 2025, which had been catalyzed by a combination of strategic projects, policy facilitation, and technological breakthroughs. Some of the pioneering projects, such as the largest green hydrogen plant in India by JSW Energy and biomass-based pilot projects under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, are increasing capacity, as well as feedstock diversification. The government support, interest of investors, and cooperation with start-ups and research institutes are driving industry adoption. So, as the global economy transitions to the integration of safe hydrogen into city gas networks and large-scale offtake arrangements, India is swiftly becoming a worldwide clean hydrogen powerhouse.

As per the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, on November 12, 2025:

National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) Outcome

Source: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, MNRE, Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways

The Government of India has been active in further promotion of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM), which is aiming at making 5 MTPA of Green Hydrogen by 2030.

The government investment of INR 19,744 crore (approximately USD 2,189 million) in support of the Mission and projected mobilization of over INR 8 lakh crore (approximately USD 88,660 million) in total green investments are estimated to be used in promoting mass adoption and innovation in the sector.

The Mission is expected to create over 6 lakh jobs, reduce fossil fuel imports by more than INR 1 lakh crore (~11,080 USD million), and avoid nearly 50 MMT of greenhouse gas emissions every year by 2030.

Pillars of Green Hydrogen Mission

The Mission has four pillars that include policy and regulatory framework, creation of demand, research and development, innovation, and the development of enabling infrastructure and ecosystems that will see India emerge as a global hub of green hydrogen production, usage, and export.

India Accelerates Green Hydrogen Ambitions with Landmark Projects, Policy Initiatives, and Technological Breakthroughs

1. JSW Energy Commissioned India’s Largest Green Hydrogen Plant at Vijayanagar

On November 11, 2025, JSW Energy Limited launched the first and largest green hydrogen plant in India, and this will be a milestone in the clean energy revolution of the country. The plant is under the Production Linked Incentive Scheme - Tranche I. The plant will be situated strategically next to the JSW Steel facility at Vijayanagar, Karnataka, and the green hydrogen will be supplied to the DRI unit, which will produce the low-carbon steel.

Under a seven-year offtake agreement with JSW Steel Ltd, the plant will supply 3,800 tons per annum (“TPA”) of green hydrogen, along with green oxygen of 30,000 TPA. This forms part of the Company’s 6,800 TPA allocation under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (“SIGHT”) program by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (“SECI”).

Also, the Company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with JSW Steel Ltd to supply 85,000-90,000 TPA of green hydrogen and 720,000 TPA of green oxygen in phases by 2030. These projects are in line with the sustainability vision of the company and the green hydrogen plan of India of about 5 MTPA by 2030, which will position JSW Energy as a leader in the transformation of clean energy in the country.

2. India Set to Command 10% of Global Green Hydrogen Demand by 2030, Says Union Minister

On November 12, 2025, the Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy and Power announced that by 2030, India will be in a position to capture 10 percent of global green hydrogen demand. In addition, pointed out that the acceleration of this development is being driven by a powerful, Whole-of-Government, Whole-of-Nation strategy, which unites policy, industry, and innovation at scale. The update signals hastened execution of projects, increased the capacity of electrolyser fast, and increased investor involvement in the value chain. This will make India a player in the international green hydrogen environment.

3. MNRE Minister Joshi announced INR 100 crore (~USD 11.08 million) Call for Proposals for Biomass-Based Hydrogen Pilots

On November 12, 2025, Union Minister for New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi announced an INR 100 crore (~USD 11.08 million) Call for Proposals for pilot projects to develop innovative technologies for producing green hydrogen from biomass and waste materials. The implementation of this initiative will be carried out via BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council) to motivate industries, start-ups, and research institutions to participate.

The announcement complements a dedicated INR 400 crore (~USD 44.33 million) R&D scheme under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, currently supporting 23 projects across hydrogen production, safety systems, storage, and industrial applications. Besides this, there is a separate INR 100 crore (approximately USD 11.08 million) start-up support scheme, which funds up to INR 5 crore (approximately USD 0.55 million) per project in an effort to build globally competitive technologies and cut costs in the hydrogen value chain.

4. PDEU Demonstrated Safe Hydrogen Blending for City Gas Distribution Networks

On November 12, 2025, Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) successfully demonstrated blending 99% pure hydrogen with natural gas at 18%–25% levels, a development that could enable hydrogen integration into city gas distribution networks under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

This marks a significant step forward for hydrogen-based clean energy in India. Funded by a major petroleum company, the project evaluated combustion performance, pipeline compatibility, and operational behaviour of hydrogen–natural gas blends in a simulated CGD setup.

India Moves from Hydrogen Vision to Real Deployment

The green hydrogen ecosystem in India is already shifting from policy intent to implementation, and the latest developments prove the point. Significant investments in industrial commissioning, with specific focus on R&D investment and early demonstrations, such as hydrogen blending, indicate that the value chain is maturing on the production, technology, and end-use levels. The industry has genuine momentum towards commercial viability, with massive government support and multi-billion-dollar investment commitments from privately owned companies. The infrastructure, innovation, and demand creation are also contributing to lowering the risks of the developers, and the development is drawing international attention to the Mission. With the existing developments, India can be optimally poised to be a significant participant in the global hydrogen market by 2030, both as a domestic adopter and as an exporter.