India has become the world’s third-largest country for clean industrial projects, after China and the U.S. The report highlights India’s growing push to decarbonize major sectors such as chemicals, steel, and cement. Despite 65 planned low-emission projects worth over $150 billion, only six have reached the investment stage.

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• India ranks 3rd globally in clean industry pipeline.

• 65 projects planned; investment potential above $150 billion.

• Nearly 200,000 new jobs expected once projects mature.

• Could cut 160–175 million tonnes of CO₂ yearly.

• Chemicals sector leads with ~80% of total projects.

• 50 projects in clean ammonia and methanol production.

• Four key steel projects using hydrogen and carbon capture.

• Cement, aluminium, aviation testing low-emission fuels, substitutes.

• Projects spread across seven states with strong policy backing.

• Major states: Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu.

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