Deepak Gupta, a seasoned energy sector executive, on Sunday assumed charge as chairman and managing director of GAIL (India) Limited, India's largest gas transmission and marketing company. A mechanical engineer from Delhi College of Engineering, Gupta holds extensive experience in natural gas transmission, marketing and infrastructure development and held key leadership roles at GAIL across operations, business development and corporate management before this, according to a company statement. "He brings a comprehensive blend of technical, strategic and board-level leadership. His expertise spans project and construction management, contracts and global procurement, technology selection, business development, operations and maintenance," it said. Gupta, who replaces Sandeep Kumar Gupta, superannuated on February 28, joined GAIL as Director (Projects) in February 2022. He will have a tenure up to February 28, 2029. "Under his leadership, GAIL completed the Dabhol breakwater project