ENA Sectors 2025-09-29 16:58:57 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Sep 29 (KNN)</strong> India is rapidly consolidating its position as a global leader in the hydrogen sector, with a strong emphasis on green hydrogen, according to data compiled by S&amp;P Global. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The report noted that Indias ability to emerge as a low-cost hydrogen supplier will hinge on maintaining its early momentum against international competition and securing long-term offtake agreements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indias extensive asset base and policy push place it among the front-runners in green hydrogen development, the report said, highlighting the countrys steady progress and growing influence in the global hydrogen industry, according to IANS.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Analysts underscored the importance of the National Green Hydrogen Mission in driving Indias clean energy transition and bolstering energy independence.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Approved by the Union Cabinet in January 2023 with an outlay of Rs 19,744 crore, the Mission aims to establish India as a global hub for green hydrogen production, utilisation, and exports. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">It targets annual production of 5 million metric tonnes by 2030 and seeks to capture 10 percent of the global hydrogen trade. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Indian developers hope to leverage cost advantages and geographical proximity to tap export markets in the EU, Japan, and South Korea.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Complementing these efforts, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on September 26 inaugurated Indias first hydrogen highways project, which involves setting up refuelling stations along strategic national corridors to support long-haul hydrogen-powered freight transport.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The government has also announced a Rs 100 crore scheme to support hydrogen-focused start-ups. The programme provides up to Rs 5 crore per project to pilot innovations in hydrogen production, storage, transport, and utilisation technologies, further strengthening the ecosystem.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 43660 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/strong-asset-base-positions-india-as-global-leader-in-green-hydrogen-report 2025-09-29 16:58:57 knnindia.co.in