GAIL (India) Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RailTel Corporation of India Limited to collaborate on expanding digital infrastructure and exploring telecom business opportunities across India.

The MoU was signed on March 5, 2026, by S S Agrawal, Executive Director (O&M-CO), GAIL, and J S Marwah, Company Secretary & General Manager (Law), RailTel, in the presence of senior leadership from both organisations.

Commenting on the partnership, Deepak Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL, said the collaboration aligns with the company’s vision of integrating energy and digital infrastructure while leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to support India’s development.

Sanjai Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of RailTel, said the company remains committed to strengthening India’s digital backbone through secure and robust communication networks. He added that the partnership with GAIL will combine the strengths of both organisations in network infrastructure and technology capabilities to accelerate nationwide digital connectivity.

The strategic collaboration aims to enhance India’s communication infrastructure, optimize resource utilization, and support the rapid expansion of reliable digital connectivity across the country.