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Fri, 22 May 2026
07:00:14 pm
Fri, 22 May 2026
07:00:14 pm
Rudransh Sangwan
Published at: May 22, 2026, 6:45 AM
Synopsis
GAIL reported FY26 standalone PAT of ₹6,968 crore despite marginal revenue growth to ₹1,38,697 crore. The PSU energy stock slipped nearly 17% in one year even after declaring a total dividend of ₹5.50 per share and investing ₹9,594 crore toward pipelines, renewable energy, and infrastructure expansion.
GAIL (India) Limited reported weaker FY26 profitability despite stable revenue growth, record LPG transmission, and continued infrastructure expansion across India’s energy network.
The PSU energy stock has remained under pressure, declining nearly 17% over the last one year, even after the company posted a standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹6,968 crore and announced a total FY26 dividend of ₹5.50 per share including interim and final payouts.
The company also highlighted aggressive capital expenditure, renewable energy investments, and pipeline expansion plans as part of its long-term energy transition strategy.
GAIL reported marginal revenue growth during FY26, although EBITDA and profitability declined sharply due to pressure on operating margins amid a challenging global energy environment.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operations | ₹1,38,697 Crore | ₹1,37,288 Crore |
| EBITDA | ₹13,119 Crore | ₹19,168 Crore |
| Profit Before Tax (PBT) | ₹8,964 Crore | ₹14,825 Crore |
| Profit After Tax (PAT) | ₹6,968 Crore | ₹11,312 Crore |
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The company stated that geopolitical uncertainties, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and West Asian tensions, continued impacting global energy markets during FY26.
Quarterly profitability also weakened during Q4 FY26 with significant contraction in EBITDA margins.
| Metric | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operations | ₹34,797 Crore | ₹34,076 Crore |
| EBITDA | ₹2,175 Crore | ₹3,335 Crore |
| EBITDA Margin | 3.31% | 7.79% |
| PBT | ₹1,577 Crore | ₹2,030 Crore |
| PAT | ₹1,262 Crore | ₹1,603 Crore |
The sharp decline in Q4 EBITDA margin reflected pressure on operational profitability during the quarter.
On a consolidated basis, the company also reported lower profitability compared to FY25.
| Metric | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operations | ₹1,42,094 Crore | ₹1,42,290 Crore |
| EBITDA | ₹14,524 Crore | ₹20,635 Crore |
| PBT | ₹9,725 Crore | ₹16,095 Crore |
| PAT (Excluding Minority Interest) | ₹7,582 Crore | ₹12,450 Crore |
Despite weaker earnings, the company maintained stable revenue levels across operations.
The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.50 per share for FY26.
This is in addition to the ₹5.00 interim dividend already paid during the financial year.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Final Dividend | ₹0.50 Per Share |
| Interim Dividend | ₹5.00 Per Share |
| Total FY26 Dividend | ₹5.50 Per Share |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 51.90% |
The final dividend remains subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting.
GAIL continued aggressive infrastructure investments during FY26.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total FY26 Capex | ₹9,594 Crore |
| Total Debt | ₹17,414 Crore |
The capital expenditure was primarily directed toward:
GAIL reported mixed operational trends during FY26 across transmission, marketing, and petrochemical segments.
| Operational Metric | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Transmission | 122.18 MMSCMD | 127.32 MMSCMD |
| Gas Marketing Volume | 104.21 MMSCMD | 101.49 MMSCMD |
| LPG Transmission | 4,600 TMT | 4,478 TMT |
| LHC Production | 813 TMT | 947 TMT |
| Polymer Production | 768 TMT | 827 TMT |
Gas marketing volume improved during FY26, while LPG transmission reached a record high.
However, natural gas transmission and polymer production witnessed declines compared to FY25.
GAIL added nearly 2,000 km of pipeline network during FY26 as part of its infrastructure expansion strategy.
The company also approved major renewable energy investments.
| Project Type | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Solar Projects | ~700 MW |
| Wind Projects | ~178 MW |
| CBG Plants | 6 Plants (~95 TPD Capacity) |
GAIL is also expanding the Jamnagar-Loni LPG pipeline capacity to 6.5 MMTPA.
Chairman & Managing Director Shri Deepak Gupta stated that FY26 remained challenging because of global geopolitical disruptions and energy market volatility.
Despite these pressures, the company maintained resilient operations supported by:
The management reiterated its long-term focus on clean energy, gas infrastructure, and sustainable growth projects.
Despite stable operations and strong dividend payouts, GAIL stock has remained under pressure over the medium term.
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.40% |
| 5 Days | -2.71% |
| 1 Month | -1.60% |
| 6 Months | -13.55% |
| 1 Year | -17.02% |
| 5 Years | +58.71% |
While FY26 profitability weakened because of global energy market challenges and margin pressure, GAIL continues strengthening its long-term energy infrastructure portfolio.
The company’s investments across pipelines, renewable energy, compressed biogas projects, and LPG infrastructure reflect its strategy to transition toward a diversified and cleaner energy ecosystem while maintaining leadership in India’s natural gas sector.
GAIL reported a standalone Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹6,968 crore for FY26 compared to ₹11,312 crore in FY25.
GAIL declared a total FY26 dividend of ₹5.50 per share, including a final dividend of ₹0.50 and an interim dividend of ₹5.00 per share.
The decline in profitability was mainly due to pressure on operating margins, weaker EBITDA performance, and global energy market volatility caused by geopolitical tensions.
GAIL reported FY26 revenue from operations of ₹1,38,697 crore on a standalone basis.
The company reported standalone EBITDA of ₹13,119 crore during FY26.
GAIL incurred total capital expenditure of ₹9,594 crore during FY26.
GAIL approved investments in approximately 700 MW solar projects, 178 MW wind projects, and 6 compressed biogas (CBG) plants.
GAIL achieved record LPG transmission of 4,600 TMT during FY26.
GAIL stock declined approximately 17% over the last one year despite stable revenue and dividend payouts.
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