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GAIL's Board has approved expanding the capacity of its DUPL–DPPL natural gas pipeline network by about 2.5 MMSCMD, taking total capacity from 19.9 MMSCMD to roughly 22.4 MMSCMD. The existing average throughput on this network is around 15 MMSCMD, so the expansion gives meaningful headroom for growth. The project will require an investment of Rs. 844 crores, funded through a mix of debt and equity, and is targeted for completion within 3 years from the PNGRB authorization dated 24 March 2025. The rationale cited by the company is business growth, indicating this is a planned expansion rather than a reactive move.
Modest capacity addition that supports GAIL's pipeline business growth, but the Rs. 844 crore outlay is relatively small for a company of GAIL's size and is unlikely to materially move the stock. Positively signals ongoing capex commitment in the gas transmission segment.