India’s largest natural gas company, GAIL (India), has reported its highest-ever financial performance in FY2025, achieving record EBITDA, PBT, and PAT despite global economic challenges. Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman & Managing Director, attributed the robust results to strong operational and financial performance across all major segments.
The company’s revenue from operations rose to Rs.1.37 trillion in FY2025, up from Rs.1.31 trillion in FY24, while EBITDA increased to Rs.191.68 billion from Rs.155.83 billion. Profit before tax stood at Rs.148.25 billion, compared to Rs.115.55 billion in the previous year, and profit after tax reached Rs.113.12 billion, marking a significant YoY growth. On a consolidated basis, revenue from operations was Rs.1.42 trillion, with EBITDA at Rs.206.43 billion, PBT at Rs.160.96 billion, and PAT (excluding minority interest) at Rs.124.50 billion. The board of directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs.1 per equity share, in addition to an interim dividend of Rs.6.50 per share, bringing the total dividend payout ratio to 43.59 per cent.
GAIL incurred a capital expenditure of Rs.105.12 billion during the fiscal year. Operationally, natural gas transmission volumes grew by 6 per cent to 127.32 million metric standard cubic meters per day (MMSCMD), while polymer production increased by 6 per cent to 827 thousand metric tonnes (TMT). The company has also proposed transferring six geographical areas to its subsidiary, GAIL Gas, to enhance its city gas distribution operations, subject to approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.