Deepak Gupta appointed Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL

Exam-focused facts from the 16 February 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Deepak Gupta, Director Projects, GAIL (India) Ltd, has been appointed as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of GAIL by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG).
The appointment is effective from the date he assumes charge on or after 1 March 2026.
He will serve as CMD until his superannuation on 28 February 2029 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.