India has emerged as a global leader in green hydrogen offtake commitments, with companies securing agreements for 5.55 lakh tonnes annually, strengthening export prospects and investment opportunities.
Indian companies have secured green hydrogen offtake commitments totalling 5,55,610 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) as of October 2026, placing India at the forefront of global supply commitments in the sector.
Since the launch of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) in 2023, companies have signed 23 offtake contracts. More than 70% of the committed volume is intended for export markets, highlighting the growing international demand for India’s clean-energy products.
The pace of agreements accelerated in 2026, when Indian companies signed 18 new contracts covering the supply of more than four lakh MTPA of green hydrogen equivalent. These projects are expected to attract investments of approximately ₹90,000 crore (US$9.5 billion).
The total commitments represent around 11% of the National Green Hydrogen Mission’s target of producing at least five million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) of green hydrogen by 2030.
Launched in 2023, the National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to establish India as a major global producer and supplier of green hydrogen.
The mission received an initial financial outlay of ₹19,744 crore (US$2.51 billion). Alongside expanding green hydrogen production, it is expected to support the addition of 125 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity.
The initiative is also projected to generate more than six lakh full-time jobs across different parts of the clean-energy value chain.
By encouraging domestic production, investment and international partnerships, the mission seeks to strengthen India's clean-energy ecosystem and support the country's broader energy transition.
ACME Group has emerged as an important participant in India's green hydrogen-related export market through agreements involving green ammonia and green methanol.
The company has signed an agreement to supply 4,88,000 MTPA of green ammonia to Japan-based IHI. It has also entered into a separate agreement with Mitsubishi Gas Chemical for the supply of 1,00,000 MTPA of green methanol.
These contracts highlight the growing role of Indian companies in supplying low-carbon fuels to international markets. Green ammonia and green methanol can support industries seeking alternatives to conventional fossil-fuel-based products.
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has also secured a major international agreement in the green hydrogen sector.
The company has entered into a long-term supply agreement with South Korea's Samsung C&T Corporation. The deal is valued at more than ₹28,412.59 crore (US$3 billion).
Deliveries under the agreement are expected to begin by 2028. The partnership represents a significant step in India's efforts to establish long-term international supply relationships for green hydrogen and related products.
Apart from export-focused contracts, India is also developing a domestic market for green hydrogen derivatives, particularly in the fertiliser industry.
Under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme, agreements have been signed for supplying 6,70,000 MTPA of green ammonia to 11 fertiliser units.
These domestic arrangements are intended to support the adoption of cleaner alternatives in fertiliser production and strengthen demand for green ammonia within India.
India's growing pipeline of offtake agreements reflects increasing interest from international buyers and domestic industries in green hydrogen and its derivatives.
With more than 70% of the contracted volumes earmarked for exports, Indian companies are building opportunities in international markets. At the same time, domestic supply agreements and government-backed incentives are helping establish a wider market.
The combination of investment commitments, renewable energy expansion and long-term supply contracts is expected to play an important role in advancing the National Green Hydrogen Mission's 2030 production ambitions.
Conclusion
India’s growing green hydrogen offtake commitments mark a significant step towards becoming a major global clean-energy supplier. With 5.55 lakh MTPA in signed agreements, strong export demand and investment commitments of around ₹90,000 crore, the sector is gaining momentum. Continued support through the National Green Hydrogen Mission, renewable energy expansion and domestic partnerships will be crucial to achieving the country’s 2030 production target and strengthening its position in the global green hydrogen market.