GAIL (India) Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated May 21, 2026, titled "GAIL reports PAT of ₹6,968 crore for FY2025-26; profitability moderated amid global headwinds, operations remain resilient".
GAIL · price
▲ positive · ▼ negative · ● neutral filings · teal = economic event · numbered = multiple that day (click to pick). Times IST.
GAIL reported standalone PAT of ₹6,968 crore for FY26, down 38% from ₹11,312 crore in FY25, primarily due to global headwinds including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and West Asian crisis. Revenue grew marginally to ₹1,38,697 crore while EBITDA fell to ₹13,119 crore from ₹19,168 crore. Despite lower profits, operations remained resilient with highest-ever LPG transmission of 4,600 TMT. The company added 2,000 km of pipeline network and approved investments in renewable energy including ~700 MW solar and ~178 MW wind capacity. The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per share, adding to the ₹5.00 interim dividend already paid, bringing total payout ratio to 51.90%. Capex for FY26 stood at ₹9,594 crore.
GAIL's sharp profit decline reflects challenging global energy market conditions, but the company's resilient operations and investor-friendly 51.90% dividend payout provide some comfort. The aggressive capex push into pipelines and renewable energy signals a strategic shift toward energy transition, which could support long-term growth despite near-term profitability pressures.