GAIL appoints Deepak Gupta as Chairman and Managing Director

GAIL (India) Limited ( (IN:GAIL) ) has provided an announcement.

GAIL (India) Limited has announced that Deepak Gupta has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director effective March 1, 2026, following his earlier role as Director (Projects). A mechanical engineer with more than 35 years’ experience across the oil and gas value chain, he brings a blend of technical, strategic, and board-level leadership to the helm.

Gupta has led major projects at GAIL, including large natural gas and LPG pipelines, gas processing units, SCADA infrastructure, and green energy initiatives aimed at net-zero goals, while overseeing operations and maintenance of over 20,000 km of pipelines and associated facilities. His prior leadership roles in GAIL joint ventures and at Engineers India Limited on landmark international and domestic refinery and petrochemical projects underscore his experience in complex project execution, governance, and digital transformation, signaling continuity and strategic depth for GAIL’s future growth and clean energy ambitions.

More about GAIL (India) Limited

GAIL (India) Limited is a leading Indian state-owned enterprise in the oil and gas sector, focused on natural gas transmission, marketing, processing, and petrochemicals. The company operates an extensive network of natural gas and LPG pipelines, gas processing units, and related infrastructure, and is expanding into green energy initiatives and clean energy solutions across India.

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