Archive · 3 Jun 2025
GAIL India to Raise Funds for Infrastructure and Green Initiatives
GAIL, an Indian gas company, is planning to borrow money to invest in pipelines, petrochemicals, and green energy.
They aim to build more pipelines and make the company cleaner by 2035.
GAIL also hopes to raise prices to earn more, expecting approval in July 2025.
They're investing in green hydrogen and renewable energy like solar and wind power, working to ensure energy supply and prepare for changes in energy.
A green hydrogen plant has already been started.
GAIL plans to expand its renewable energy capacity significantly.
GAIL plans to borrow ₹5,000–₹6,000 crore in FY26 for infrastructure, petrochemicals, and net-zero initiatives.
The company has estimated a CapEx of around ₹10,700 crore for FY26, with significant allocations to pipelines and petrochemicals.
GAIL is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2035 and is investing in green hydrogen and renewable energy.
GAIL has submitted a tariff review petition, anticipating a potential 23–24% increase pending regulatory approval.
Strategic priorities include infrastructure expansion, securing gas supply, and boosting pipeline utilization.
- Who
- Rakesh Kumar Jain, Director (Finance) at GAIL India
- What
- GAIL plans to raise funds for pipeline infrastructure, petrochemicals, and net-zero initiatives; also reviewing tariffs.
- When
- FY26, by 2035
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support its estimated CapEx and achieve net-zero emissions.
- Total CapEx
- ₹10,700 crore
- Long-term borrowing
- ₹5,000–₹6,000 crore
- Pipeline Infrastructure allocation
- ₹2,700 crore
- Petrochemical allocation
- ₹3,000 crore
- Net-zero initiatives allocation
- ₹1,200 crore
- Potential bottom line boost from tariff hike
- 23–24%
- Green Hydrogen Plant
- 4.3 TPD
- Renewable Energy Capacity target
- 1.7 GW
