GAIL and RailTel Sign Strategic MoU to Boost India’s Digital Infrastructure
New Delhi, 07 March 2026: GAIL (India) Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RailTel Corporation of India Limited to collaborate in key areas of digital infrastructure development in India.
The agreement was signed 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 organizations.
The signing ceremony was attended by Rajeev Kumar Singhal, Director (Business Development), GAIL, and Sanjai Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director of RailTel, along with other officials from both companies.
Focus on Energy and Digital Integration
Commenting on the partnership, Deepak Gupta, Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL, said the collaboration aligns with the company’s long-term strategy.
“This partnership is fully in sync with our vision to integrate energy and digital infrastructure, leveraging the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI), all of which are pivotal to India’s development journey,” he said.
The collaboration will allow both organizations to combine their infrastructure capabilities and technological expertise to accelerate digital connectivity initiatives across the country.
Strengthening India’s Digital Backbone
Speaking on the development, Sanjai Kumar, CMD of RailTel, emphasized the importance of reliable communication infrastructure.
“RailTel is committed to strengthening India’s digital backbone through robust and secure communication infrastructure. Our collaboration with GAIL will enable both organisations to combine their strengths in network infrastructure and technological capabilities to accelerate the expansion of reliable digital connectivity across the country,” he stated.
Strategic Goals of the Partnership
The MoU aims to:
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Strengthen India’s communication infrastructure
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Improve resource utilisation between the two companies
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Expand secure and reliable digital connectivity
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Support India’s fast-growing digital ecosystem
Through this strategic collaboration, GAIL (India) Limited and RailTel Corporation of India Limited plan to contribute significantly to India’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure landscape, which is essential for future technologies such as AI, data networks, and smart services.