GAIL India Limited Partners with KABIL for Critical Minerals Collaboration

GAIL India Limited Partners with KABIL for Critical Minerals Collaboration​

GAIL (India) Limited has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) to establish a collaborative framework for critical and strategic minerals. The agreement aims to bolster India's long-term resource security and support the nation's transition toward clean energy.

The partnership was formalized between Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Executive Director (R&D & E&P) of GAIL, and Shri Sunil Kumar Singh, Chief Executive Officer of KABIL. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Shri R. K. Singhal, Director (Business Development) of GAIL, along with other senior officials from both organizations.

The strategic collaboration provides a structured framework for cooperation in identifying and evaluating opportunities within the critical and strategic minerals sector. Key areas of cooperation include:

• Exchange of technical expertise
• Capacity building initiatives
• Exploration of joint ventures across the mining value chain

This collaboration is designed to strengthen India's long-term supply of vital resources essential for industrial development and energy transition.

Organizational Profiles​

GAIL (India) Limited is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The company maintains a diversified presence across the natural gas value chain, including:

• Natural gas transmission and marketing
• LNG sourcing and regasification
• LPG transmission
• Petrochemicals
• City gas distribution
• Renewable energy
• Upstream exploration and production

Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) is a Joint Venture involving three Central Public Sector Enterprises: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), and Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL). KABIL was established to identify, acquire, develop, and secure overseas critical and strategic mineral assets to support India's economic growth and industrial development.

GAIL Stock Price Movement​

GAIL (India) Limited shares edged higher to settle at ₹171.8 today, gaining 0.05% in post-market trading. The stock saw a turn of activity with 9.64 million shares changing hands during the session.