Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India. Its history is closely interwoven with India's struggle for independence and its subsequent emergence as one of the most rapidly growing economies globally. FICCI plays a leading role in policy debates that are at the forefront of social, economic and political change. Through its 400 professionals, FICCI is active in 52 sectors of the economy. FICCI's stand on policy issues is sought out by think tanks, governments and academia. Its publications are widely read for their in-depth research and policy prescriptions. FICCI has joint business councils with 79 countries around the world.

A non-government, not-for-profit organisation, FICCI is the voice of India's business and industry. FICCI has direct membership from the private as well as public sectors, including SMEs and MNCs, and an indirect membership of over 83,000 companies from regional chambers of commerce.

FICCI works closely with the government on policy issues, enhancing efficiency, competitiveness and expanding business opportunities for industry through a range of specialised services and global linkages. It also provides a platform for sector specific consensus building and networking. Partnerships with countries across the world carry forward our initiatives in inclusive development, which encompass health, education, livelihood, governance, skill development, etc. FICCI serves as the first port of call for Indian industry and the international business community.

About GAIL

GAIL (India) Limited is India's largest natural gas transmission and distribution company having natural gas trunk pipeline network of over 7,100 km. with a capacity of 155 MMSCMD. GAIL is laying five new natural gas pipelines measuring 5000 km. involving a capex of nearly US$ 6 billion which shall enhance the transmission capacity to around 300 MMSCMD in next two to three years.

GAIL has been a forerunner in developing gas distribution in India. The Company has pioneered the introduction and successful implementation of city gas projects in two major metros of India, viz. Delhi and Mumbai, through the joint venture route. GAIL has set up wholly – owned subsidiary GAIL Gas Limited for pursuing city gas distribution projects.
Apart from natural gas transmission, distribution and processing, GAIL has diversified business interests in LPG transmission, Petrochemicals and Exploration and Production activities. The Company has presence in countries such as Egypt, Myanmar, China and Oman.
GAIL is one of the leading public enterprises with a consistently excellent financial track record. Turnover during the last ten years has shown a compounded annual growth rate of 15 per cent. The Company recorded a Turnover of Rs. 236.67 billion and Profit After Tax of Rs 28.04 billion in the year 2008-09.

GAIL, along with FICCI, has promoted the Asia Gas Partnership Summit and the AGPS- 2010 will be the sixth in the series. The summit seeks to bring together leaders from the global natural gas industry, be it suppliers, consumers, policy makers, legal experts, consultants and technology providers on a common platform. Our objective has been to elicit the view points of leaders in the gas industry on how they perceive the paradigm shifts taking place in the global gas business, the concerns of consumers, regulators and Governments and the future of gas business.