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    GAIL (India)

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    Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels·31 Oct 2025
    Management Summary

    Q2 showed sequential improvement with PAT up 18% QoQ as operations normalized post-monsoon disruptions. However, YoY decline reflects weaker power demand, higher HH prices, and refinery fuel switching. Management remained confident on FY26 marketing guidance of Rs.4,000-4,500 crores PBT and FY27 transmission volume target of 133-134 MMSCMD. Major pipeline commissioning milestones achieved with SAPL and MNJPL near completion. Petrochemical losses continue but expected to improve with HH softening.

    Highlights

    8

    • Revenue at Rs.34,972 crores, up 7% YoY; PBT at Rs.2,823 crores, down 18% YoY

    • PAT at Rs.2,217 crores vs Rs.2,672 crores YoY (-17%); QoQ up 18% from Rs.1,886 crores

    • Gas transmission volume recovered to 123.59 MMSCMD from 120.62 MMSCMD in Q1

    • Srikakulam-Angul Pipeline (422 km) dedicated to nation by PM on Oct 16, 2025

    • MNJPL at 97% physical progress; multiple pipelines scheduled for completion in FY26

    • JLPL LPG pipeline capacity expansion from 3.25 to 6.5 MMTPA authorized - Rs.600 crores EBITDA addition

    • Petrochemical segment loss of Rs.299 crores due to elevated HH-linked input gas costs

    • Gas marketing PBT guidance maintained at Rs.4,000-4,500 crores for FY26

    Concerns

    2

    • FY26 transmission volume guidance downward revision to 123-124 MMSCMD from original higher target

    • Petrochemical losses persisting with HH prices ~50% above last year

    What Changed3

    vs Q3 FY26

    Tone shiftCautiously optimistic with transparent acknowledgment of near-term headwinds → Confident despite headwinds; candid about FY26 challenges while maintaining optimistic FY27 outlookGuidance items8 → 6 (-2)Risks discussed6 → 5 (-1)
    Key financials

    Metrics

    15

    Periods

    2

    Headline

    13
    • Revenue/Turnover
      ₹34,972 Cr
      YoY+6.6%
    • PBT
      ₹2,823 Cr
      YoY-18.2%
    • PAT
      ₹2,217 Cr
      YoY-17%
    • Consolidated Revenue
      ₹35,594 Cr
    • Consolidated PBT
      ₹2,565 Cr

    H1

    2
    • Gas Marketing PBT
      ₹2,221 Cr
    • Gas Marketing Gross Margin
      ₹2,866 Cr

    Guidance & targets

    6
    CategoryTargetPriority
    Gas Marketing
    Marketing Margin (PBT)
    Rs.4,000-4,500 crores
    		High
    Gas Marketing
    Marketing Margin (PBT)
    ~Rs.4,000-4,500 crores
    		Medium
    Gas Transmission
    Transmission Volume
    123-124 MMSCMD
    		High
    Gas Transmission
    Transmission Volume
    133-134 MMSCMD
    		High
    Tariff
    Integrated Pipeline Tariff
    Rs.70-73/MMBTU (conservative estimate)
    		Medium
    Petrochemicals
    PDH-PP EBITDA per ton
    $250-300/MT
    		Medium

    Risks & concerns

    5
    RiskSeverity

    FY26 transmission volume guidance downward revision to 123-124 MMSCMD from original higher target

    Multiple adverse factors: early/heavy monsoon, 4 pipeline disruptions from floods, moderate summer reducing power demand, spot gas prices driving refinery fuel switching. — Management acknowledged

    high

    Petrochemical losses persisting with HH prices ~50% above last year

    Input gas cost at $10.5-10.6/MMBTU vs ~$7 last year. Loss of Rs.299 crores in Q2. Similar level expected for rest of FY26. — Management acknowledged

    high

    LHC segment margin pressure from APM gas allocation cut

    New wells gas allocation cut from 0.32 to 0.2 MMSCMD from Oct 2025. Estimated 33 TMT production impact in H2. LHC prices also down Rs.4,600/MT. — Management acknowledged

    medium

    Tariff revision timing uncertainty

    Submitted Aug 2024 at Rs.78/MMBTU. Process completed but outcome pending. Each month of delay adds ~Rs.0.20/MMBTU. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Dabhol terminal operating at only 50% without heating system

    5 MMTPA nameplate capacity constrained to ~2.5 MMTPA. Dependent on RGPPL running for heating system access currently. — Management acknowledged

    low

    Q&A highlights

    5

    “3-3.5 MMSCMD from CGD natural growth, 3 MMSCMD from power, 2 MMSCMD from new pipelines, 2-3 MMSCMD from refineries, 1-1.5 MMSCMD from pipeline restoration.”

    Detailed 8-10 MMSCMD volume recovery breakdown provides visibility on FY27 transmission growth drivers

    asked by Vikash Jain (CLSA)

    2 min read4 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Pipeline Commissioning Wave and Transmission Recovery

    GAIL is in the midst of a major pipeline commissioning wave. Srikakulam-Angul (422 km) was inaugurated by the PM on Oct 16. MNJPL at 97% progress with PESO approvals received for Mumbai-Nagpur (693 km) and Chhattisgarh-Odisha (489 km) sections. KKMBPL Phase 2 and Jagdishpur-Haldia scheduled for FY26 completion; Gurdaspur-Jammu for FY27. These new pipelines expected to contribute ~2 MMSCMD in FY27. Transmission volumes improved QoQ to 123.59 MMSCMD but annual guidance revised down to 123-124 MMSCMD due to weak power demand, monsoon disruptions, and refinery fuel switching.

    02

    Marketing Segment Resilience and Portfolio Structure

    Gas marketing PBT of Rs.1,227 crores in Q2 brought H1 to Rs.2,221 crores, on track for Rs.4,000-4,500 crores FY26 guidance. Portfolio of 16.5 MMTPA contracts with only 0.75 MMTPA truly open (unhedged). 7.8 MMTPA on fixed margins (4.8 MT from Ras Gas/fixed margin contracts, 3 MT from crude-linked back-to-back). 5.8 MT US HH contracts largely back-to-back with 2.5-3 MMSCMD kept open for arbitrage. Spot procurement ~10% of total for meeting incremental demand. FOB-DES swaps and destination swaps used to optimize shipping costs.

    03

    Growth Investments: LPG Pipeline Expansion and GAIL Gas IPO

    JLPL LPG pipeline capacity doubling from 3.25 to 6.5 MMTPA approved, adding ~Rs.700 crores revenue and ~Rs.600 crores EBITDA annually (with 3.4% annual tariff escalation). Vijaipur-Bina pipeline (105 km, 3 MMSCMD, Rs.450 crores) authorized to connect BPCL Bina refinery. GAIL Gas IPO process initiated with consultant selection; ~1 year study timeline. GAIL Gas currently marketing 7.72 MMSCMD with 665 CNG stations and 11.74 lakh DPNG connections.

    04

    Dabhol Terminal Expansion Strategy

    Dabhol terminal operating as full-weather terminal at ~50% of 5 MMTPA nameplate due to lack of heating system (expected FY27). Expansion to 6.5 MMTPA sanctioned with evacuation pipeline (DUPL/DPPL) expansion authorized by PNGRB. Further expansion to 10-12 MMTPA under discussion. Current regasification capacity: 2.5 MMTPA at Dahej + 1.5 MMTPA at Dhamra + 2.5 MMTPA at Dabhol. Additional capacity tie-ups being pursued with terminal operators.

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