GAIL (India) Limited, previously known as Gas Authority of India Limited, is a state-owned natural gas processing and distribution company in India. The company was established in 1984 and has since grown to become the largest state-owned natural gas processing and distribution company in India.

GAIL's business spans the entire gamut of activities related to natural gas, including exploration, production, transmission, distribution, and marketing. The company operates a vast network of pipelines for transportation of natural gas across the country.

The primary products and services offered by GAIL include compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), petrochemicals such as polymer products, liquid hydrocarbons like propane and butane, city gas distribution through its subsidiary companies, and renewable energy sources like wind power generation. One key factor that sets GAIL apart from its competitors is its extensive pipeline infrastructure which includes over 13 thousand kilometers of pipelines across India. This massive network enables efficient transportation and distribution of natural gas throughout the country. In terms of technology innovation, GAIL has been at the forefront with initiatives such as incorporating advanced monitoring systems to ensure safety along its pipeline networks. Additionally,

the company has invested significantly in green energy projects

, striving towards sustainability while meeting growing energy needs. Moreover,

GAIL collaborates with various national and international partners

for joint ventures or strategic alliances aimed at enhancing capabilities in exploration & production operations as well as expanding market reach.