GAIL (India) Limited dispatches notice for 42nd AGM on August 27
GAIL (India) Limited confirmed the dispatch of its 42nd AGM notice for August 27, 2026. The meeting will approve a final dividend of Re 0.50 per share and ratify material related party transactions with key joint ventures, including Petronet LNG Limited and Indraprastha Gas Limited, totaling `64,100 crore.

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GAIL (India) Limited has dispatched the notice and annual report for its 42nd Annual General Meeting (AGM), scheduled to be held on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. (IST) via Video Conferencing (VC) or Other Audio-Visual Means (OAVM). The filing, submitted in compliance with the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, confirms that the notice has been sent electronically to members with registered email addresses, with a web-link provided to those without registered IDs. This procedural update ensures shareholders are aware of the voting deadlines and the critical business items to be transacted, including a final dividend declaration and significant related party transaction approvals.
Key AGM Dates and E-Voting Timeline
Shareholders must adhere to specific deadlines for remote e-voting and document inspection. The remote e-voting facility, provided by Central Depository Services (India) Limited (CDSL), will open on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (IST) and close on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (IST). The cut-off date for determining eligibility to vote is Thursday, August 20, 2026. Members holding shares as of this cut-off date are eligible to vote remotely or attend the meeting via VC/OAVM. Those who have already voted remotely may attend the meeting but cannot vote again. The scrutinizer for the process is Shri Sachin Agarwal, Partner at M/s Agarwal S. & Associates.
| Parameter: | Details |
|---|---|
| AGM Date & Time: | Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 11:30 a.m. (IST) |
| Remote E-Voting Opens: | Sunday, August 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (IST) |
| Remote E-Voting Closes: | Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (IST) |
| Cut-off Date for Voting: | Thursday, August 20, 2026 |
| Final Dividend Record Date: | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 |
| TDS Declaration Window: | August 18, 2026 to September 3, 2026 |
Agenda: Ordinary and Special Business
The AGM will transact ordinary business items, including the adoption of the Audited Standalone and Consolidated Financial Statements for FY 2025-26 and the re-appointment of directors retiring by rotation: Shri R K Singhal (Director, Business Development) and Shri Ayush Gupta (Director, HR). The Board has recommended a Final Dividend of Re 0.50 per equity share (5%) for FY 2025-26, payable within 30 days of declaration to shareholders on the record date of Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Special business resolutions include the appointment of Shri Rohit Mathur as Government Nominee Director for three years and Shri Satish Kumar Sinha as Director (Finance) & CFO until May 31, 2029. Additionally, shareholders are asked to ratify the remuneration of Cost Auditors for FY 2025-26 at `24,00,000 plus applicable taxes and out-of-pocket expenses limited to 10% of audit fees.
Material Related Party Transactions
A significant portion of the special business involves approving material related party transactions with four associate/JV entities for the period from the 42nd AGM to the 43rd AGM. These transactions exceed the materiality threshold of 5,000 Crore. The expected values represent a substantial portion of GAIL’s consolidated turnover of 1,42,094 crore in FY 2025-26.
| Related Party: | Relationship: | Expected Value (`crore): | % of Consolidated Turnover: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petronet LNG Limited (PLL): | Associate/JV – 12.50% stake | 38,300 | 26.95% |
| Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL): | Associate/JV – 22.50% stake | 13,500 | 9.50% |
| Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL): | Associate/JV – 32.50% stake | 6,800 | 4.79% |
| Ramagundam Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited (RFCL): | Associate/JV – 14.30% stake | 5,500 | 3.87% |
What the Numbers Show
The related party transactions with Petronet LNG Limited alone account for nearly 27% of GAIL’s consolidated turnover, highlighting the company’s deep integration with its joint ventures in the gas value chain. The total expected value of these four transactions sums to `64,100 crore, underscoring the scale of intra-group trade that requires explicit shareholder oversight under SEBI LODR regulations.
Historical Stock Returns for GAIL
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.17% | -0.03% | +1.42% | +1.46% | +0.47% | +81.32% |
How might the approval of ₹64,100 crore in related party transactions impact GAIL's operational flexibility and profit margins in the upcoming fiscal year?
What are the strategic implications of appointing Shri Satish Kumar Sinha as Director (Finance) & CFO until 2029 for GAIL's capital allocation and debt management strategies?
Given the heavy reliance on joint ventures like Petronet LNG for nearly 27% of turnover, how exposed is GAIL to regulatory or market shifts affecting these specific entities?


































