India is set to become the third-largest aviation market by 2030 and emerge as a global leader in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, according to a recent report by FICCI and KPMG released at the India Sustainable Aviation Fuel Summit in early November 2025. The report highlights India’s abundant raw materials for SAF, including over 680 million tonnes of agricultural residue, 3.4 million tonnes of used cooking oil, and a significant ethanol capacity. The government targets SAF blending of 1% by 2027, 2% by 2028, and 5% by 2030, aligning with international mandates. SAF production offers up to 80% reduction in lifecycle emissions and could cut billions in aviation fuel imports while creating green jobs and boosting rural incomes. India’s first commercial-scale SAF production is expected by the end of 2025 at IOC’s Panipat refinery, marked by international certification for used cooking oil feedstock. Coordinated policy, finance, technology, and supply chain efforts are seen as key to India’s rise as a global SAF hub. The aviation turbine fuel consumption is projected to hit 15-16 million tonnes by 2030, underscoring the scale of this transition.