In a major setback for India’s clean energy transition, the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has successfully concluded its 7th Green Ammonia auction under the SIGHT Scheme (Mode-2A), marking another step toward cost competitiveness in the emerging green hydrogen and derivatives sector.
The latest auction witnessed the discovery of a new benchmark price at ₹51.89/kg, with M/s Acme Cleantech Solutions Private Limited emerging as the successful bidder. The company secured supply for Coromandel International Limited (CIL), Vishakhapatnam, with a committed capacity of 50,000 tonnes per annum (TPA).
This achievement reinforces India’s growing role in shaping the global green ammonia market. The discovered price indicates not only increased participation but also rapid cost compression when compared with earlier bidding rounds. Prices across SECI’s green ammonia auctions have now stabilized within the range of ₹55.75/kg to ₹50.75/kg, positioning India competitively on the global stage.
The auction’s success is the result of a strong policy framework and collaboration among key stakeholders. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has provided strategic leadership, while the Department of Fertilizers has extended critical support to ensure integration with industrial demand. SECI’s transparent e-reverse auction mechanism has further enabled fair price discovery and enhanced investor confidence.
A key highlight of this round was the involvement of Coromandel International Limited (CIL), a major player in India’s fertilizer sector. The partnership reflects growing industrial readiness to adopt green ammonia as a sustainable input, thereby reducing dependence on fossil-fuel-based ammonia and cutting carbon emissions.
Industry experts view the outcome as a decisive moment, underscoring that green ammonia is transitioning from concept to reality. With each auction round setting sharper benchmarks, India is steadily progressing toward its vision of becoming a global leader in green hydrogen and derivatives production.
The broader implication lies in scalability. As costs continue to decline, green ammonia is expected to play a central role in decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors, including fertilizers, chemicals, and shipping. The results reaffirm confidence that India’s green hydrogen mission, underpinned by strong government backing and industrial adoption, is well on track to achieving affordability and global competitiveness.
SECI’s latest auction not only signals investor and industry confidence but also accelerates India’s trajectory toward a sustainable, low-carbon future—making green ammonia a cornerstone of the nation’s clean energy ambitions.
