Pre-qualified providers only: What it means for new electrolyser entrants in India – 15 May 2025

By allowing only pre-approved ETPs for this contract, the door remains firmly shut for newer players, despite rapid global advances in electrolyser technologies.

This could delay domestic diversification in green hydrogen tech.

The exclusion of open competition contradicts the broader Make in India push for technology localization.

Experts warn this model may keep India tethered to a narrow innovation pipeline.