The revised guidelines allow manufacturers possessing confirmed orders to begin immediate operations, while others may hold off on triggering their incentive clocks until market demand improves. Setting up an electrolyser plant demands an estimated capital expenditure of ₹50 crore to ₹100 crore, leaving firms to shoulder financing and interest expenses during the delay. The government will not release any early cash relief, as PLI disbursements occur only after domestically compliant equipment is built, delivered, and commissioned.
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Manufacturers can postpone the start of their incentive periods to avoid forfeiting early…: Manufacturers can postpone the start of their incentive periods to avoid forfeiting early-year benefits during the green hydrogen slump.
Government incentive disbursements remain strictly contingent on manufacturers supplying,…: Government incentive disbursements remain strictly contingent on manufacturers supplying, commissioning, and meeting domestic standards for electrolysers without any advance payouts.
Ongoing financing and loan interest burdens will remain with manufacturers even if they c…: Ongoing financing and loan interest burdens will remain with manufacturers even if they choose to pause plant commissioning.
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Industry executives aware of the development said the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) has agreed to extend the timeline allowing these companies to retain their eligibility for incentives under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. RIL, John Cockerill Greenko Hydrogem, Advait Infratech, L&T Electrolyses and Adani New Industries did not respond to email queries. The ministry of new and renewable energy also did not reply to an email query.
"Companies can commission their facilities any time until August 2027. Those which have orders can start the year immediately, while others can wait until they get orders," an industry executive said.
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He added that the revised arrangement allows manufacturers to start operations earlier if they have orders, or defer the formal commencement of their PLI incentive period until they secure demand. This is significant because the PLI scheme provides higher incentives in the initial years, and companies risk losing out on benefits if they begin the incentive period without adequate orders.
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