CNG demand is going to remain in a steady growth phase as a price differential of 40-50% against petrol is too good for consumers to ignore. Further, EV risks are mostly overblown.
In recent months people have been blocking roads across the country in a desperate bid to force the government to address the issue of acute gas shortages.
Gas distribution company Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) today reported 30.16 per cent increase in net profit to Rs 99 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2016-17, helped by lower expenses.
According to Irani, Mahanagar witnessed a revival in its margins in FY15. He says that the margins will remain almost flat going forward but expects a healthy volume growth.
The board of GAIL had accorded approval to partially divest its equity stake in China Gas for recoupment of entire initial investment, while retaining the strategic advantage as envisaged at the time of initial investment.