NEW DELHI. Shri Ayush Gupta, Director (HR), GAIL (India) Limited, while addressing the inaugural session of the Ideabaaz Startup Fest 2026, highlighted the Maharatna CPSE’s steadfast commitment to empowering entrepreneurs, driving sustainability, and strengthening national energy security. Emphasizing the strategic role of targeted incubators, Shri Gupta outlined key corporate initiatives including GAIL Pankh, which provides critical funding and directional support to early-stage ventures, and MC2+ Ignite, India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator for deep-tech startups designed to offer industry mentorship, funding, real-world pilot opportunities, and streamlined pathways to procurement. Through these dedicated platforms, GAIL continues to foster strategic industry-wide collaboration, enabling promising technological solutions to scale effectively and contribute toward a future-ready, self-reliant nation.
