India’s natural gas transition is a structural growth story in making
India’s natural gas and City Gas Distribution (CGD) industry is entering a powerful growth phase, driven by policy support, environmental necessity, and infrastructure expansion. Natural gas consumption in India has already increased in the last decade and is expected to rise by nearly 60% by 2030, reflecting a decisive shift in the country’s energy mix. This growth is not accidental but policy-driven, with the government aggressively pushing initiatives such as the “One Nation, One Gas Grid” and expanding pipeline infrastructure to over 33,000 km under the supervision of Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. Additionally, prioritization of CNG and PNG allocation, implementation of floor and ceiling pricing, and the push for cleaner fuels across industries are creating a strong demand backbone.
We initiate BUY with a price target of Rs. 231
India’s natural gas sector is supported by policy push, infrastructure expansion, and rising environmental focus, creating strong tailwinds for the CGD space. Within this space, IGL stands as a dominant player, backed by an extensive pipeline network, large customer base, and expanding CNG infra. Despite limited geographical expansion, low penetration within existing areas provides meaningful headroom for volume growth. The company benefits from high entry barriers, while regulatory tailwinds such as tariff rationalisation and tax benefits are expected to support margins despite gas price volatility. Strong parentage ensures stable sourcing and distribution, while its international foray adds a new growth lever. Hence, we value IGL at 17x FY28E EPS, reflecting its dominant market position, strong entry barriers, and sustained growth visibility supported by structural tailwinds in the CGD sector.
The detailed report is attached below:
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