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GAIL CMD Sandeep Kumar Gupta Named Best CEO in Extel 2025 Asia Executive Team Survey; Company Shines Across Categories

GAIL Shines at Extel 2025: Best CEO, CFO, ESG, and Investor Relations Honours
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New Delhi: GAIL (India) Limited, one of India’s largest public sector undertakings (PSUs), has made a remarkable mark at the prestigious Extel 2025 Asia Executive Team Survey, securing multiple top honors across leadership, finance, investor relations, and ESG categories.

Top Leadership Recognition

Mr Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director (C&MD) of GAIL, has been recognized as the Best CEO under the following prestigious categories:

  • Asia (Ex-Mainland China) – Chemicals, Oil & Gas Sector
  • Country Leaders – India (Overall)

This award acknowledges Gupta’s visionary leadership, strategic acumen, and commitment to corporate excellence that has positioned GAIL as a regional leader in the energy sector.

Best CFO Award to Rakesh Kumar Jain

Adding another feather to the company’s cap, Mr Rakesh Kumar Jain, Director (Finance), has been awarded Best CFO under the same categories. Jain’s financial stewardship has played a vital role in GAIL’s continued growth, stability, and investor confidence.

GAIL’s Investor Relations and Board Also Honored

The GAIL Board and its Investor Relations (IR) Program have also been adjudged the best in class under both

  • Asia (Ex-Mainland China) – Chemicals, Oil & Gas
  • Country Leaders – India (Overall)

This recognition is a testament to the transparency, responsiveness, and professionalism with which GAIL engages with its investor community.

Leader in ESG Practices

In addition to leadership accolades, GAIL has been named the Best Company in ESG Practices in the Extel Country Leaders Survey (India – Overall) category, underscoring its commitment to sustainability, responsible governance, and environmental stewardship.

GAIL also secured the 2nd position in ESG practices in the Asia (Ex-Mainland China) – Chemicals, Oil & Gas sector, highlighting its regional influence and high governance standards.

Among Asia’s Most Honored Companies

These recognitions collectively position GAIL among the Most Honored Companies in Asia for corporate leadership and excellence in investor relations.

Official Statement from GAIL

In a statement, GAIL said, “We are delighted to share these accolades and express our sincere gratitude to the investor and analyst community for their continued trust, support, and recognition. These honors are a reflection of the dedication and integrity with which GAIL continues to serve the nation and its stakeholders.”


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