In November 2025, the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) released a report titled “India Insights Briefing: Unlocking India’s Clean Industrialisation Opportunity,” which highlighted that India ranks third globally with a pipeline of 65 clean energy industrial projects, after China and the United States of America (USA).
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- Report Title: ‘India Insights Briefing: Unlocking India’s Clean Industrialisation Opportunity’
- Released by: Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA)
- Global Rank: India ranked 3rd with pipeline of 65 clean energy industrial projects
- Top Ranks: China and the USA
- Sectors Covered: Chemicals, Steel, Cement, Aluminium, Aviation
- States Covered: Odisha, AP, Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, TN
About ITA’sReport:
ITA Origin: The ITA was established at Conference of the Parties, 28th session (COP28) as a global platform to decarbonise industry and transport, responsible for one-third of global emissions.
Overview: Launched under the ITA India Project Support Programme in collaboration with BCG, the COP28-linked report seeks to fast-track India’s industrial decarbonisation and ensure investment readiness by 2026.
Project Impact: India hosts 65 commercial-scale clean projects with potential investments over USD 150 billion and Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) abatement of 160–175 Million Tonnes (MT) annually.
Strategic Alignment: Supports India’s Net Zero 2070 vision and aligns with global decarbonisation goals ahead of COP31 (2026).
Geographic Spread: Projects concentrated in Odisha, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh (AP), Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu (TN), and Rajasthan, leveraging strong renewable potential and port infrastructure.
Investment Stage: Only six projects have reached Final Investment Decision (FID), including one green ammonia, one Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) project, and four aluminium smelters using renewables.
Clean Industry Focus:
- Chemicals: Nearly 80% of India’s clean industry pipeline, including ~50 ammonia and methanol projects with 30–35 Million Tonnes Per Annum, Mtpa capacity.
- Steel: Four major projects deploying hydrogen-based reduction and carbon capture technologies.
- Emerging Sectors: Cement, aluminium, and aviation are piloting low-emission fuels, clinker substitutes, and clean propulsion technologies.
Top 5 Countries in Clean Projects:
| Rank | Country | Projects Announced | Projects at Final Investment Decision FID (including operating) | Total Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | 56 | 203 | 147 |
| 2 | United States of America (USA) | 56 | 114 | 114 |
| 3 | India | 1 | 153 | 52 |
| 4 | Australia | 1 | 53 | 52 |
| 5 | Spain | 1 | 43 | 32 |
Classification: Out of the top 20 countries in the Clean Project, India, Brazil, Egypt, Chile, Oman, and Jordan are classified as Emerging Market and Developing Economies (EMDEs), while Australia is categorized as a non-EMDE country in the new industrial sunbelt.
