GAIL (India) Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RailTel Corporation of India Limited to explore collaboration opportunities in the country’s growing digital infrastructure and telecommunications sectors. The agreement aims to combine the strengths of both organizations to expand digital connectivity and support India’s evolving communication network.
The MoU was signed on March 5, 2026 by SS Agrawal, Executive Director (O&M-CO) at GAIL, and JS Marwah, Company Secretary and General Manager (Law) at RailTel. The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Rajeev Kumar Singhal, Director (Business Development) at GAIL, Sanjai Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of RailTel, along with senior officials from both companies.
The collaboration will focus on exploring opportunities in telecom infrastructure development and digital connectivity solutions. By combining GAIL’s extensive pipeline network infrastructure and RailTel’s expertise in telecom and broadband services, the two organizations aim to identify innovative ways to strengthen communication networks across the country.
India’s rapid digital transformation has increased demand for high-capacity communication infrastructure that can support emerging technologies, data-driven services and expanding internet connectivity. The partnership between GAIL and RailTel is expected to contribute to these national priorities by leveraging existing assets, technological expertise and infrastructure capabilities.
Deepak Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL, said the agreement aligns with the company’s broader vision of integrating energy and digital infrastructure to support India’s long-term development goals. He noted that the partnership will also explore the use of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, to enhance network capabilities and support next-generation communication systems.
Sanjai Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of RailTel, emphasized that strengthening India’s digital backbone remains a key priority for the company. He said that working with GAIL will enable both organizations to combine their technological capabilities and network assets to accelerate the expansion of reliable and secure digital connectivity across the country.
The collaboration is expected to support several potential initiatives, including improved utilization of existing infrastructure, development of new communication networks and enhanced digital services. By aligning their capabilities, the two companies aim to contribute to national initiatives focused on digital inclusion, connectivity and technological advancement.
The partnership also reflects the growing convergence between traditional infrastructure sectors and digital technology ecosystems. As India continues to expand its digital economy, integrated infrastructure strategies are expected to play an important role in enabling scalable and efficient communication networks.
Through this agreement, GAIL and RailTel plan to explore new opportunities that will help strengthen India’s communication framework while supporting the country’s ambition to build a robust and future-ready digital infrastructure. GAIL, headquartered in New Delhi, is India’s leading natural gas company with diversified presence across the gas value chain and a pipeline network of over 18,001 km. “K” LINE, founded in 1919, operates a global fleet of around 450 vessels including 47 LNG ships. J M Baxi Marine Services is a key Indian marine services partner and part of the 109-year-old J M Baxi Group, with operations spanning ports, logistics and integrated maritime services.
