GAIL (India) (GAIL) investor relations material

Executive summary

• FY 2026 began amid global uncertainty, with geopolitical conflicts disrupting energy markets and causing price volatility and supply chain issues.

• Achieved strong operational performance across natural gas, petrochemicals, and LPG segments, maintaining market leadership in gas transmission and marketing.

• Continued focus on energy transition, ESG, and digital transformation, with significant progress in renewables and net zero initiatives.

• Robust leadership team with deep industry experience driving strategic growth and resilience.

• Audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended 31st March 2026 were approved, with unmodified audit opinions issued by statutory auditors.

Financial highlights

• Standalone turnover for FY 2026 was INR 138,328 crore, up 1% year-over-year, driven by higher gas marketing volumes.

• Standalone PAT declined to INR 6,968 crore from INR 11,312 crore in FY 2025, mainly due to one-time settlements, higher input costs, and provisions.

• Consolidated turnover remained flat at INR 141,716 crore; consolidated PAT was INR 7,582 crore, down from INR 12,450 crore year-over-year.

• Dividend payout ratio for FY2025-26 was 51.90% (Rs 5.50/share), with Rs 3,945 crore paid as dividend.

• Market capitalization as of FY2026 was Rs 1,20,160 crore.

Outlook and guidance

• FY 2027 gas marketing segment PBT guidance: minimum INR 4,000 crore if West Asia crisis persists, INR 4,500 crore if normalized by mid-Q2.

• Natural gas transmission volume expected at 119 MMSCMD if crisis normalizes by July 2026, or 115 MMSCMD if it persists.

• Strong growth expected in city gas distribution (CGD) and LNG demand, supported by government policies and infrastructure expansion.

• Continued investments in renewables, net zero, and biogas, with a target of 3.6 GW renewable capacity by 2035.

• CapEx planned at INR 11,500–11,600 crore for FY 2027, focused on infrastructure, diversification, and renewables.