Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Deepak Gupta has been granted an extension of his additional charge as Director (Projects) of GAIL (India) Limited for a period of six months starting from June 1, 2026, by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. This arrangement will remain valid until a regular incumbent is appointed or until further orders are issued. He is currently serving as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of GAIL, India’s largest natural gas processing and distribution company. GAIL, established in 1984 and headquartered in New Delhi, holds Maharatna status and operates under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, playing a key role in the country’s energy infrastructure and gas transmission network.