Deepak Gupta has taken over as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of GAIL (India) Limited, India's largest gas transmission and marketing company. With over 35 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, Gupta brings a wealth of technical and strategic expertise to the role. He has been instrumental in driving GAIL's growth, overseeing major infrastructure projects, and implementing digital transformation initiatives 

Gupta's appointment comes at a crucial time for India's energy sector, with the country aiming to increase its natural gas consumption to 15% of the energy mix by 2030. As CMD, Gupta is expected to play a key role in shaping GAIL's strategy and driving the company's expansion plans. His experience in project execution, global procurement, and technology selection will be valuable assets in this regard 

Prior to joining GAIL as Director (Projects) in February 2022, Gupta had a distinguished career at Engineers India Limited, where he led several landmark projects, including the world's largest single-train Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in Nigeria. He has also played a pivotal role in shaping India's energy diplomacy, leading the first greenfield refinery project in Mongolia 

Gupta's leadership is expected to strengthen GAIL's position as a strategic energy player in India, with a focus on expanding its LNG, pipeline, and city gas distribution networks. His commitment to digital transformation and innovation will also drive operational efficiency

Deepak Gupta is the new Chairman & MD of GAIL India Limited