A series of workshops in India, notably in Chennai, shed light on the challenges and prospects of hydrogen energy commercialization. The Ministry of Science & Technologies, PIB, organized a workshop to encourage start-up ecosystems for hydrogen technology commercialization. Another workshop by ARCI on National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day highlighted the importance of reducing hydrogen production costs. The Centre for Fuel Cell Technology at ARCI, Chennai, organized an annual hydrogen workshop focusing on integrating solar power with electrolyzer for green hydrogen generation. Notable speakers emphasized the circular economy in hydrogen production, India's advancements in green ammonia synthesis, and the critical role of hydrogen in the automotive market. The workshops stressed the need for collaboration between industry, academia, and research institutions, with ARCI playing a key role in fostering these partnerships to drive the hydrogen economy forward in India.