GAIL Start-Up Initiative 'Pankh' (solicitation of investment proposals from Start-Ups) is a grant from GAIL (India) Limited for dPIIT-recognised startups operating in GAIL's focus areas (core and non-core). It provides Up to ₹500 Cr, for energy · natural gas · petrochemicals · health. Monthly windows, 1st to 8th of each month — applications open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Up to ₹500 Cr |
|---|---|
| Provider | GAIL (India) Limited |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Revenue, Growth, Prototype |
| Sector | energy · natural gas · petrochemicals · health |
| Deadline | Monthly windows, 1st to 8th of each month — applications open |
What is GAIL Start-Up Initiative 'Pankh'?
GAIL Start-Up Initiative 'Pankh' (solicitation of investment proposals from Start-Ups) — Equity investment of up to 20% of the startup's equity, from a Rs 500 crore corpus — DPIIT-recognised startups operating in GAIL's focus areas (core and non-core); not blacklisted and promoters with no pending criminal case. It is run by GAIL (India) Limited.
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in energy · natural gas · petrochemicals · health. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for GAIL Start-Up Initiative 'Pankh'?
DPIIT-recognised startups operating in GAIL's focus areas (core and non-core); not blacklisted and promoters with no pending criminal case. Not for: Entities formed by splitting up or reconstructing an existing business; proprietorships and public limited companies..
How much does GAIL Start-Up Initiative 'Pankh' give, and in what form?
Up to ₹500 Cr.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
This is equity funding — the investor (often through a fund) takes a stake in your company in exchange for capital, rather than lending or granting money. You give up some ownership; you don’t repay it like a loan.
Who runs this programme?
GAIL Start-Up Initiative 'Pankh' (solicitation of investment proposals from Start-Ups) is offered by GAIL (India) Limited. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
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