GAIL appoints Deepak Gupta as Chairman and Managing Director

GAIL (India) Limited has announced the appointment of Deepak Gupta as the company’s Chairman and Managing Director, effective from 1 March 2026. The appointment was made by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).

Gupta, who currently serves as Director (Projects) at GAIL, will hold the position until his superannuation on 28 February 2029, or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The appointment aligns with the company’s succession planning and governance framework, ensuring leadership continuity at India’s largest natural gas processing and distribution company.

The disclosure has been made in compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, underlining GAIL’s commitment to transparent corporate governance. The company’s board and the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas have expressed confidence that Gupta’s experience and track record will support the company’s strategic initiatives and operational objectives over the next three years.

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GAIL’s shares witnessed a marginal gain. GAIL (India) Limited closed at ₹163.60 on the NSE, up ₹0.13 or 0.08% as of 12 February 2026.