GAIL becomes first Maharatna PSU to go live with SAP S/4HANA on Cloud
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 26, 2025, 15:12 IST
Shares of GAIL (India) Limited are expected to remain in focus on Wednesday, June 26, after the company announced a significant digital transformation milestone. GAIL has become the first Maharatna PSU to successfully go live with SAP's 'RISE with SAP – S/4HANA on Cloud' platform.
The formal go-live event took place on June 25, 2025, and was led by Chairman and Managing Director Sandeep Kumar Gupta along with key members of the leadership team and senior SAP officials. The digital initiative, named 'Navodaya,' marks GAIL's transition from its legacy ECC system to the next-generation cloud-based ERP system.
Company management highlighted that the migration, completed within one year, will enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and agility. The new platform will allow GAIL to leverage AI, machine learning, and advanced automation tools to strengthen its IT infrastructure for future growth.
GAIL's Director (Finance) R.K. Jain emphasized that the move is not just about technology but about building a smarter and more resilient organization. SAP India's MD Manish Prasad noted that the implementation will help GAIL unlock new levels of efficiency and drive its AI-led transformation journey.
Investors are likely to track the stock's movement today following this development.
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Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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