CGD Progress: Company Deep Dive
A company-first view of India's City Gas Distribution rollout — market share, cumulative and monthly trend lines for every operator, with State and GA-level drill-downs also available across any financial or calendar period.
Company-wise Deep Dive
Explore a company's state-wise presence and its share of the national total.
Historical Trends
India City Gas Distribution (CGD) National Infrastructure Metrics (PNGRB)
| Infrastructure Parameter | National Cumulative Total | Annual Additions (FY26) | Top Performing State | Leading Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG-D) | 1.45+ Crore Connections | +18.9 Lakh Connections | Maharashtra (>3.5L additions) | Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) |
| Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Stations | 7,500+ Operational Stations | +850 New Stations | Uttar Pradesh (>200 additions) | Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) |
| Steel Transmission Pipeline (Inch-Km) | 2.1+ Lakh Inch-Km | +31,868 Inch-Km | Gujarat & Uttar Pradesh | BPCL & GAIL Gas |
| Licensed Geographical Areas (GAs) | 307 Authorized GAs | Bidding Rounds 1 to 12 | All-India Coverage (>98% pop.) | PNGRB Regulated Monopolies |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many Geographical Areas (GAs) are authorized for CGD in India?
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorized 307 Geographical Areas (GAs) across 28 states and Union Territories, covering approximately 98% of India's population and 88% of its geographical area.
2. What is the Minimum Work Programme (MWP) in CGD?
The Minimum Work Programme (MWP) represents binding statutory contractual infrastructure targets committed by winning bidders to PNGRB. It specifies the number of domestic PNG connections, operational CNG compression stations, and inch-km of steel pipeline that must be commissioned across milestone years (typically an 8-to-10 year schedule).
3. Which companies are leading in domestic PNG household connections?
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), Gujarat Gas Limited, and Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) lead the country in domestic PNG connections, collectively supplying millions of kitchen stoves with safe, continuous piped natural gas.