About GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL)
GAIL (India) Limited is a Utilities - Regulated Gas company operating in the Utilities sector.
GAIL trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- ₹167.91
- Market Cap
- ₹1.10T
- 52-Week High
- ₹186.87
- 52-Week Low
- ₹134.36
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Utilities - Regulated Gas
₹1,000 Invested in GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL)
How much would ₹1,000 invested in GAIL be worth today?
What would ₹1,000 invested in GAIL 1 year ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) in 2025 would be worth ₹959 as of November 2026, representing a -4.1% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in GAIL 3 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) in 2023 would be worth ₹1,535 as of November 2026, representing a +53.5% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in GAIL 5 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) in 2021 would be worth ₹2,022 as of November 2026, representing a +102.2% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in GAIL 10 years ago be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) in 2016 would be worth ₹3,601 as of November 2026, representing a +260.1% total return.
What would ₹1,000 invested in GAIL at IPO be worth today?
A ₹1,000 investment in GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) at IPO would be worth ₹34,877 as of November 2026, representing a +3387.7% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 29+ years (354 months), GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) has averaged a monthly return of +1.33% with a median return of +0.86%. The stock had 193 positive months (55%) and 146 negative months (41%). The best month in GAIL's history was December 2003 with a +48.4% return, while the worst was October 1998 at -29.6%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.1%), and January the weakest (-2.5%).
GAIL's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +154.6%, and the worst was 2008 at -44.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 29 years of trading history, GAIL (India) Limited (GAIL) has delivered an average annual return of +22.09% with a median return of +5.33%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +12.07%. The stock posted gains in 17 years (59%) and losses in 12 years (41%).
GAIL's best year was 2003 with a +297.49% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -42.22%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 5, and the longest losing streak was 3 years. GAIL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 13 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 7 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.86% | ₹166.47 | ₹167.91 |
| 2025 | -5.91% | ₹176.92 | ₹166.47 |
| 2024 | +21.50% | ₹145.62 | ₹176.92 |
| 2023 | +75.15% | ₹83.14 | ₹145.62 |
| 2022 | +16.12% | ₹71.60 | ₹83.14 |
| 2021 | +12.19% | ₹63.82 | ₹71.60 |
| 2020 | +7.43% | ₹59.41 | ₹63.82 |
| 2019 | -31.00% | ₹86.10 | ₹59.41 |
| 2018 | -1.91% | ₹87.78 | ₹86.10 |
| 2017 | +55.49% | ₹56.45 | ₹87.78 |
| 2016 | +18.87% | ₹47.49 | ₹56.45 |
| 2015 | -14.77% | ₹55.72 | ₹47.49 |
| 2014 | +33.42% | ₹41.76 | ₹55.72 |
| 2013 | -1.07% | ₹42.21 | ₹41.76 |
| 2012 | -4.80% | ₹44.34 | ₹42.21 |
| 2011 | -24.20% | ₹58.50 | ₹44.34 |
| 2010 | +26.00% | ₹46.43 | ₹58.50 |
| 2009 | +107.47% | ₹22.38 | ₹46.43 |
| 2008 | -42.22% | ₹38.73 | ₹22.38 |
| 2007 | +112.84% | ₹18.20 | ₹38.73 |
| 2006 | +4.15% | ₹17.47 | ₹18.20 |
| 2005 | +17.00% | ₹14.93 | ₹17.47 |
| 2004 | -6.15% | ₹15.91 | ₹14.93 |
| 2003 | +297.49% | ₹4.00 | ₹15.91 |
| 2002 | +19.21% | ₹3.36 | ₹4.00 |
| 2001 | +5.33% | ₹3.19 | ₹3.36 |
| 2000 | -11.43% | ₹3.60 | ₹3.19 |
| 1999 | -16.73% | ₹4.32 | ₹3.60 |
| 1998 | -29.79% | ₹6.16 | ₹4.32 |
Frequently Asked Questions: GAIL
What sector is GAIL in? ▼
GAIL operates in the Utilities sector, specifically in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.
How has GAIL performed historically? ▼
Over 29 years of trading history, GAIL has posted gains in 17 years (59% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +297.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in GAIL? ▼
You can invest in GAIL through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold GAIL.
Last updated: 11/1/2026