The Union Budget 2024-25 missed a crucial opportunity to bolster the green hydrogen sector, despite its growing global importance. While the Interim Budget allocated ₹600 crore for green hydrogen initiatives, the full Budget lacked specific measures to further support this sector. Experts highlight the need for additional fiscal incentives, such as tax holidays and concessional corporate tax rates, to enhance India's competitiveness and counter global green subsidies. The Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) scheme, with ₹4,500 crore, is a positive step, but more targeted support is essential. To ensure a robust transition, experts suggest regulatory mandates for green hydrogen adoption, reducing electrolyser costs, and developing infrastructure for hydrogen storage and transportation. India's goal to increase renewable energy capacity to 500 GW by 2030 underscores the importance of green hydrogen in achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. More robust support is needed for India to become a global leader in this field.