This study is dedicated to the quantification of biomass potential in India. Therefore, the estimation of quantity of biomass and its potential for energy and biofuel production is needed to calculate. Two categories of biomass i.e., energy crops and agroforestry residues are considered in this study. Only marginal land is taken under consideration for cultivation of energy crops. The bottom-up approach is followed for estimation of marginal land. RPR methodology is used for calculation of the quantity of agroforestry residues. The result of the study shows significant biomass potential in India from both categories of biomass. This study suggests that the policy, which supports creation of demand, investors protection through risk cover and subsidies, would be prove helpful for harvesting India's biomass potential. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.