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GAIL (India) Limited · NSE · INE129A01019 · F&O · lot 3,550 · 272 sessions on record
₹171.22▲ +0.67 · +0.4%from ₹170.55 the session before · 1 Oct 2026 close · NSE end of day
Open
₹170.60
High
₹171.89
Low
₹168.55
Day's range
₹3.32.0% of the previous close
VWAP
₹170.29close +0.55% from it
Volume, shares
69 L1.06× the 20-session average
Turnover, ₹ crore
120
Trades
46,000150 shares per trade
Previous close
₹170.55+0.67 to the close
Price band, next session
₹154.10 – ₹188.3510% either side of the close · dynamic, widened in 5% steps when hit
Day range80% of the way up
₹168.55₹171.89
52-week range70% of the way up
₹134.36 23 Mar₹186.87 27 Nov

−8.4% from the high · +27% from the low

The desk read · 1 Octexpiry 27 Oct · 26 days
long build-up
futures read
price +0.4% · OI +1.2%
+0.11
futures premium, ₹
+0.1% to spot ₹171.22
0.89
puts per call, by OI
by volume 0.61
175
max pain
+2.2% from the close
▲ +1.2%
futures OI on the day
+260 lots · 22,000 open

Long build-up into a 26-day expiry: futures OI +1.2% on a +0.4% day, the most call OI sits at 175, the most put OI at 190, max pain 175.

Futures and options

1 Oct close · lot 3,550 · NSE end of day

GAIL futures closed at ₹171.33, +0.1% to spot, with 99% of open interest in the 27 Oct contract, and the 170 straddle prices a move of about ±4.5% by expiry.

Futures by expiryall 3 contracts NSE lists on the stock · basis against the spot close ₹171.22
Futures by expiry, basis against the spot close ₹171.22
ExpiryClose ₹Basis ₹ · %Annualised %OI lots · on the dayShare of OI %Contracts traded
27 Oct26 days₹171.33+0.11+0.1%+0.90%21,000▲ +1.2% · +260 lots991,700
23 Nov53 days₹172.34+1.12+0.7%+4.5%240▲ +3.5% · +8.0 lots1.127
29 Dec89 days₹171.67+0.45+0.3%+1.1%11▼ −8.3% · −1.0 lots0.059.0

1.2% of futures OI sits beyond the 27 Oct contract · 27 of 43 listed contracts traded · 6,000 option contracts changed hands

Options27 Oct expiry · 26 days

The 170 straddle closed at ₹7.75 (call 4.55 + put 3.20), pricing a move of about ±4.5% by the 27 Oct expiry. In the last 253 windows of 19 sessions, GAIL moved more than that 80 times.

Call OI, lots
4,1001.4 cr shares
Put OI, lots
3,6001.3 cr shares
Puts per call, by OI
0.89by volume 0.61
Max pain
175+2.2% from the close
Contracts traded
27 of 43listed for this expiry
Open interest by strike, lotstop three strikes each side
Calls
Strike
Puts
740
190
1,100
820
180
910
175
600
170
380
Open interest added on the day, lotsthree largest additions each side
Calls
Strike
Puts
+150
183
+56
173
+71
170
165
+86
150
+32
Close ₹ · Nifty 50 rebased to the first close · futures open interest by the day's build-up126 sessions to 1 Oct · axis fixed at 4 × ATR-14 around the last close
272 sessions on file · from 28 Aug
GAIL close and futures open interest over the last 126 sessions, with Nifty 50 rebased to the first close139.07160.87182.66axis spans 31%Nifty 50GAIL1 Apr6 Jul1 OctFutures open interest, lotspeak 28,000126 sessions from 1 Apr to 1 Oct; the price axis spans 31 percent.

The market after the news

close against the last close before each bulletin · Nifty 50 over the same sessions

After the last 8 bulletins, GAIL closed higher five sessions later in 4 of 8.

Close after each bulletin on the day, one session later and five sessions later, with Nifty 50 and futures open interest
BulletinDay of the news1 session later5 sessions laterFutures OI on the day
22 JulGAIL invites bids for 600MW solar project at Jhansi▼ −0.6%Nifty −0.5% · −0.1 pp▼ −1.7%Nifty −0.9% · −0.8 pp▲ +0.4%Nifty +1.3% · −1.0 pp▼ −3.8%long unwinding
22 JulGAIL invites bids for 600MW solar project in Jhansi▼ −0.6%Nifty −0.8% · +0.2 pp▼ −1.1%Nifty −1.3% · +0.2 pp▲ +0.7%Nifty +0.3% · +0.4 pp▲ +1.0%short build-up
11 JulGAIL shares rise 1.8% on CONCOR LNG agreement▼ −0.3%Nifty 0.0% · −0.4 pp▼ −1.3%Nifty −0.6% · −0.6 pp▼ −0.4%Nifty +0.1% · −0.5 pp▼ −0.5%long unwinding
11 JulGAIL shares rise 1.8% on CONCOR LNG agreement▼ −0.3%Nifty 0.0% · −0.4 pp▼ −1.3%Nifty −0.6% · −0.6 pp▼ −0.4%Nifty +0.1% · −0.5 pp▼ −0.5%long unwinding
10 JulCONCOR and GAIL sign LNG dispensing station agreement▼ −0.3%Nifty 0.0% · −0.4 pp▼ −1.3%Nifty −0.6% · −0.6 pp▼ −0.4%Nifty +0.1% · −0.5 pp▼ −0.5%long unwinding
10 JulCONCOR and GAIL sign LNG dispensing station agreement▲ +2.1%Nifty +1.0% · +1.1 pp▲ +1.7%Nifty +1.0% · +0.7 pp▲ +0.6%Nifty +1.6% · −1.0 pp▲ +1.0%long build-up
10 JulOil and gas stocks rise despite rising crude prices▲ +2.1%Nifty +1.0% · +1.1 pp▲ +1.7%Nifty +1.0% · +0.7 pp▲ +0.6%Nifty +1.6% · −1.0 pp▲ +1.0%long build-up
26 MayFirst LNG tanker from Persian Gulf arrives in Gujarat▲ +0.8%Nifty 0.0% · +0.8 pp▼ −1.9%Nifty −1.5% · −0.3 pp▼ −0.1%Nifty −2.1% · +2.0 pp▲ +0.2%long build-up
8 of 24 bulletins

Quarterly results

consolidated · latest filed 30 Jun, 05:30 am IST · NSE filings

Revenue ₹41,350 cr, +17% on a year earlier; profit ₹4,671 cr, +96% in the Jun 2026 quarter, consolidated.

Last 8 quarters, consolidated₹ crore as filed · year on year against the same quarter a year earlier · market: close on the first session after the filing against the last close before it, Nifty 50 over the same session
Quarterly results of GAIL on the consolidated basis with the market's move on the first session after each filing
QuarterRevenue ₹ crRevenue YoYProfit ₹ crProfit YoYEPS ₹Market on the day
Jun 2026filed 30 Jun₹41,350 cr▲ +17%₹4,671 cr▲ +96%7.10▲ +0.7%Nifty −0.3% · +1.1 pp
Mar 2026filed 21 May · audited₹35,705 cr▼ −2.3%₹1,481 cr▼ −41%2.26▲ +3.1%Nifty +0.3% · +2.9 pp
Dec 2025filed 31 Jan₹35,303 cr▼ −4.4%₹1,729 cr▼ −58%2.67▼ −2.9%Nifty −2.0% · −0.9 pp
Sept 2025filed 31 Oct₹35,657 cr▲ +4.9%₹1,989 cr▼ −26%3.00▲ +0.5%Nifty +0.2% · +0.3 pp
Jun 2025filed 29 Jul₹35,429 cr▲ +1.7%₹2,382 cr▼ −25%3.60▲ +1.3%Nifty +0.6% · +0.7 pp
Mar 2025filed 13 May · audited₹36,551 cr▲ +11%₹2,506 cr▲ +1.3%3.79▲ +1.1%Nifty +0.4% · +0.8 pp
Dec 2024filed 30 Jan₹36,937 cr▲ +6.2%₹4,084 cr▲ +28%6.21▲ +6.0%Nifty +1.1% · +4.9 pp
Sept 2024filed 6 Nov₹33,981 cr▲ +2.8%₹2,690 cr▲ +10%4.10▲ +6.4%Nifty +1.1% · +5.3 pp
By financial yearApril to March · each year the sum of its four quarters as filed, consolidated · EPS summed across the quarters · only complete years
Financial-year results of GAIL on the consolidated basis, summed from the quarters filed
YearRevenue ₹ crRevenue YoYProfit ₹ crProfit YoYEPS ₹
FY26to Mar 2026₹1,42,094 cr▼ −0.14%₹7,582 cr▼ −39%11.53
FY25to Mar 2025₹1,42,291 cr▲ +6.6%₹12,463 cr▲ +26%18.94
FY24to Mar 2024₹1,33,500 cr—₹9,903 cr—15.06

Fundamentals

consolidated · filings to Jun 2026 · close ₹171.22 on 1 Oct

GAIL trades at 11 times trailing earnings, 1.3 times book value, revenue +3.6% over twelve months, a 6.4% dividend yield, market cap ₹1,10,000 cr.

Valuationarithmetic on filings and the close · each cell names what it rests on · — where an input is missing
Market cap
₹1,10,000 cron 1 Oct · free float ₹54,000 cr
Price to earnings
11consolidated · four quarters to Jun 2026
Trailing EPS
₹15.03diluted · consolidated · four quarters to Jun 2026
Price to book
1.3consolidated · balance sheet to Mar 2026
Book value a share
₹135.80consolidated · balance sheet to Mar 2026 · over NSE's share count
Debt to equity
0.22borrowings over equity · consolidated · balance sheet to Mar 2026
Return on equity
11%trailing profit over average equity · consolidated
Dividend yield
6.4%₹11.00 a share in 365 days
Face value
₹10a share
Shares outstanding
658 cron 1 Oct
Growthsums of the four quarters filed to Jun 2026 · growth against the four quarters before them · consolidated
Revenue, trailing 12 months
₹1,48,016 crfour quarters to Jun 2026
Revenue growth, 12 months
▲ +3.6%against the twelve months before
Revenue 2-year CAGR
▲ +4.5%trailing twelve months against the twelve months 2 years earlier · consolidated
Profit, trailing 12 months
₹9,870 crfour quarters to Jun 2026
Profit growth, 12 months
▼ −15%against the twelve months before
Profit 2-year CAGR
▼ −6.5%trailing twelve months against the twelve months 2 years earlier · consolidated

Shareholding

quarter to 30 Jun · none pledged · NSE filings

Promoters hold 51.8%, foreign portfolio investors 15.0%, mutual funds 8.4% and insurance companies 9.2%, as filed for the quarter to 30 Jun.

By category, last 5 quarterspercent of shares · beneath each figure, the change in percentage points against the previous quarter on file
Shareholding of GAIL by category over the last 5 quarters with the change against the previous quarter
Category30 Jun31 Mar31 Dec30 Sept30 Jun
Promoters51.79▼ −0.09 pp51.880.00 pp51.880.00 pp51.880.00 pp51.88
Foreign portfolio investors15.00▲ +1.96 pp13.04▼ −1.03 pp14.07▲ +0.35 pp13.72▼ −1.19 pp14.91
Mutual funds8.42▼ −1.88 pp10.30▲ +0.08 pp10.22▼ −0.80 pp11.02▲ +0.01 pp11.01
Insurance companies9.20▲ +0.53 pp8.67▲ +0.51 pp8.16▲ +0.50 pp7.66▲ +0.85 pp6.81
Banks and financial institutions1.57▼ −0.06 pp1.63▲ +0.15 pp1.48▲ +0.18 pp1.30▲ +0.09 pp1.21
Individual investors5.78▼ −0.41 pp6.19▲ +0.29 pp5.90▼ −0.12 pp6.02▲ +0.18 pp5.84
Bodies corporate0.42▼ −0.11 pp0.530.00 pp0.53▼ −0.11 pp0.64▲ +0.06 pp0.58
Government7.49▼ −0.02 pp7.510.00 pp7.510.00 pp7.510.00 pp7.51
Other foreign holders0.000.00 pp0.000.00 pp0.000.00 pp0.00▼ −0.01 pp0.01
Others0.33▲ +0.07 pp0.260.00 pp0.260.00 pp0.26▲ +0.02 pp0.24

Corporate actions

NSE and BSE records

Nothing upcoming on record; the last was a dividend of ₹0.50 a share, ex-date 2 Sept 2026.

Actionsex-dates · upcoming first, then the last eight · dividends in rupees a share, bonus and split as ratios
Corporate actions of GAIL, upcoming first, then the most recent
Ex-dateActionAmount or ratioRecord dateSource
recent
2 Sept 2026dividend₹0.502 Sept 2026BSE
5 Feb 2026dividend₹5.005 Feb 2026BSE
4 Aug 2025dividend₹1.004 Aug 2025BSE
7 Feb 2025dividend₹6.507 Feb 2025BSE
6 Feb 2024dividend₹5.506 Feb 2024BSE
Calendaras notified to the exchange
Next results
—no board meeting notified yet
Dividends in 365 days
₹11.00a share · ex-dates inside the year
Last dividend
₹0.50ex-date 2 Sept 2026

Price history

272 sessions on record · to 1 Oct · NSE end of day

GAIL is −1.0% over 20 sessions against Nifty's −6.2%, 8.4% below its 52-week high, realised volatility 13% annualised.

Returns against Nifty 50longest window first · Nifty 50 over the same sessions
Returns of the stock and Nifty 50 over six windows, longest first
WindowFrom ₹GAIL %Nifty 50 %Difference pp
250 sessionssince 26 Sept₹172.03▼ −0.47%▼ −9.1%+8.6
120 sessionssince 9 Apr₹152.22▲ +12%▼ −5.7%+18
60 sessionssince 8 Jul₹169.24▲ +1.2%▼ −6.1%+7.3
20 sessionssince 2 Sept₹173.00▼ −1.0%▼ −6.2%+5.2
5 sessionssince 24 Sept₹173.85▼ −1.5%▼ −2.8%+1.3
1 sessionsince 30 Sept₹170.55▲ +0.39%▼ −0.88%+1.3
Averages of the closeclose against each average
5-session average
₹171.39close −0.10% from it
20-session average
₹172.89close −0.97% from it
50-session average
₹173.71close −1.4% from it
200-session average
₹166.22close +3.0% from it
Range and volumetrue range over 14 sessions · high to low over 20 · volume against the 20-session average
Average true range, 14
₹2.91.7% of the close
Average day's range, 20
₹2.81.6% of the close
Volume against 20 sessions
1.06×69 L vs 65 L average
Volatility and co-movement with Nifty 50annualised from daily log returns · counts share one denominator per cell
Realised volatility, 20
13%≈ ±0.82% a session · moved more than that on 5 of 20
Realised volatility, 60
21%≈ ±1.3% a session · moved more than that on 13 of 60
Realised volatility, 250
25%≈ ±1.6% a session · moved more than that on 54 of 250
Beta to Nifty, 60
0.05moved with Nifty on 30 of 60 sessions
Beta to Nifty, 250
1.02moved with Nifty on 165 of 250 sessions
Up and down sessionscloses above and below the previous close
Last 20 sessions
8 up · 12 downof 20
Last 60 sessions
25 up · 34 downof 59
Last 250 sessions
118 up · 131 downof 249
Best session, 250
▲ +5.5%8 Apr
Worst session, 250
▼ −6.3%4 Mar

GAIL (India) Limited is in 19 NSE indices

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30 bulletins on GAIL

latest 22 Jul 2026

Beats in the coverage

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July 2026

GAIL invites bids for 600MW solar project at JhansiGAIL (India) Limited has launched a tender for 600MW EPC at TUSCO Jhansi Solar Park, integrating a 275MW/550MWh battery storage system. This project aims to enhance grid reliability and support GAIL's clean energy initiatives.High GAIL invites bids for 600MW solar project in JhansiGAIL (India) Limited has launched a 600MW EPC tender for a solar project at TUSCO Jhansi Solar Park, integrating a 275MW/550MWh battery energy storage system. This move aims to enhance GAIL's clean energy portfolio and improve grid stability.High GAIL shares rise 1.8% on CONCOR LNG agreementGAIL shares rose 1.8% to ₹173.26 after announcing a long-term LNG agreement with CONCOR for a dispensing station in Ahmedabad. The stock opened at ₹171.00 and hit a high of ₹174.47, indicating strong market interest.Medium GAIL shares rise 1.8% on CONCOR LNG agreementGAIL shares rose 1.8% to ₹173.26 after announcing a long-term LNG agreement with CONCOR for a dispensing station in Ahmedabad. The stock opened at ₹171.00 and reached a high of ₹174.47 during trading.Medium CONCOR and GAIL sign LNG dispensing station agreementCONCOR and GAIL signed a 15-year agreement to establish an LNG dispensing station at Ahmedabad ICD. GAIL will invest in infrastructure, while CONCOR will deploy 15 LNG-powered vehicles to support cleaner fuel alternatives in logistics.Medium CONCOR and GAIL sign LNG dispensing station agreementCONCOR and GAIL signed a 15-year agreement to set up an LNG dispensing station at Ahmedabad ICD. GAIL will invest in infrastructure, while CONCOR will deploy 15 LNG-powered vehicles to support cleaner fuel in logistics.Medium Oil and gas stocks rise despite rising crude pricesOil and gas stocks rallied on Thursday, with the Nifty Oil & Gas index up nearly 1% despite Brent crude rising 1.15% to $78.92 per barrel. Mahanagar Gas led gains, surging nearly 3%, followed by GAIL and others, as geopolitical tensions impact energy supplies.Medium

May 2026

First LNG tanker from Persian Gulf arrives in GujaratThe LNG tanker Al Hamra arrived at Gujarat’s Dahej terminal, delivering 62,000 tonnes of LNG from ADNOC. This marks the first shipment from the Persian Gulf in over two months, potentially stabilizing local gas prices and enhancing energy security.Medium GAIL earnings miss by 15% prompts analyst forecast revisionsGAIL (India) Limited's latest earnings report revealed a 15% miss on EPS at ₹11.53, despite revenue hitting ₹1.4t. Shares increased by 5.3% to ₹169, while analysts revised forecasts for future revenue and earnings growth.Medium GAIL outlines ₹11,500 cr capex and pipeline expansion plansGAIL (India) Limited announced a ₹11,500 cr capex plan and nearly 2,000 km of pipeline commissioning at its Investors' Meet 2026. The company emphasized its role in energy security despite global challenges and noted some moderation in profitability.Medium GAIL outlines ₹11,500 cr capex and pipeline expansion plansGAIL (India) Limited announced a ₹11,500 cr capex plan and the commissioning of 2,000 km of pipelines during its Investors’ Meet 2026. The company also operationalized a 60 KTA Polypropylene plant, reinforcing its commitment to India's energy infrastructure.Medium GAIL announces 5% final dividend for FY26GAIL (India) approved a final dividend of ₹0.50 per share for FY26, closing 0.23% higher at ₹155.9. The stock's market capitalization stands at ₹1,02,505.80 crore, with an intraday high of ₹157.65 during trading.Medium GAIL Q4 FY26 earnings preview highlights profit recoveryGAIL (India) Limited will announce its Q4 FY26 results today, with analysts expecting revenue between ₹32,000–36,500 crore. In Q3 FY26, the company reported revenue of ₹35,173 crore and net profit between ₹1,383–1,729 crore, reflecting margin pressures.Medium

April 2026

Chhattisgarh launches Urban Gas Distribution Policy 2026Chhattisgarh approved the Urban Gas Distribution Policy 2026 to expand piped natural gas networks, creating opportunities for GAIL and CGD operators. The initiative aims to ensure reliable and affordable natural gas supply across urban centers.High Chhattisgarh approves Urban Gas Distribution Policy 2026Chhattisgarh government approved the Urban Gas Distribution Policy 2026, enhancing piped natural gas networks. This move is expected to create significant opportunities for GAIL and CGD firms, promoting reliable clean fuel supply across urban centres.High

March 2026

GAIL shares decline 2.25% after bioenergy stake acquisitionGAIL (India) Ltd shares fell 2.25% to ₹147.56 after announcing a ₹13.54 crore acquisition of a 49% stake in Leafiniti Bioenergy. The move signals GAIL's expansion into the clean energy sector.Medium GAIL to invest ₹10,000 crore in LNG and pipeline expansionGAIL (India) is set to invest ₹10,000 crore annually in pipeline infrastructure to meet rising natural gas demand, projected to reach 297 mmscmd by 2030. This move supports industrial growth and city gas distribution expansion.High GAIL plans ₹10,000 crore investment in LNG and pipelinesGAIL (India) plans to invest ₹10,000 crore annually in pipeline infrastructure to meet projected natural gas demand growth. Consumption could rise to 297 mmscmd by 2030, driven by industrial expansion and city gas distribution.High

February 2026

GAIL contests PNGRB's tariff order for gas transmissionGAIL has appealed against the PNGRB's tariff order of ₹65.69 per mmBtu, citing errors in excluding future costs and transmission losses. This challenge could affect GAIL's revenue outlook and investor sentiment in the gas sector.Medium Excise duty exemption on biogas CNG benefits gas retailersThe FY27 budget exempts excise duty on biogas blended with CNG, benefiting gas retailers by lowering costs. This change effectively reduces the excise duty on the biogas component to zero, though its overall impact may be limited due to a low blending ratio.Medium GAIL reports strong financials and declares interim dividendGAIL reported strong financials with revenue and net profit growth, driven by an exceptional gain from an LNG supplier settlement. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹5.00 per share, reflecting its robust performance and stability.High GAIL Q3 earnings show revenue decline and widening lossesGAIL (India) Ltd. reported Q3 earnings with revenue down 27.6% to ₹1,602.6 crore and EBITDA falling 17% to ₹2,655.2 crore. The company's margins contracted to 7.8%, indicating ongoing challenges in the gas sector.Medium GAIL and BDL Q3 results release with dividend focusGAIL and BDL are scheduled to release their Q3 FY26 results today, with GAIL's previous net profit at ₹2,217 cr and revenue at ₹35,031 cr. Analysts expect a 6.2% revenue growth driven by a 12% tariff hike, alongside anticipated dividend announcements.Medium GAIL reports strong earnings and declares interim dividendGAIL reported revenue and net profit growth year-over-year, boosted by an exceptional gain from an LNG supplier settlement. The company declared an interim dividend of ₹5.00 per share, signaling strong financial health.High GAIL Q3 results show revenue decline and widening lossesGAIL (India) Ltd. reported a 27.6% decline in Q3 revenue to ₹1,602.6 crore, with EBITDA down 17% to ₹2,655.2 crore. Margins contracted to 7.8%, raising concerns about profitability and operational efficiency.Medium GAIL and BDL Q3 results and dividend announcements todayGAIL and BDL are announcing their Q3 FY26 results today, with GAIL's previous net profit at ₹2,217 cr and revenue of ₹35,031 cr. Analysts expect a 6.2% revenue growth for Q3, driven by a 12% tariff hike in pipeline tariffs.Medium

January 2026

GAIL forms LNG joint venture with Japan's MOLGAIL (India) entered a long-term charter agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for the LNG carrier Gail Bhuwan, establishing a joint venture with MOL holding 74% and GAIL 26%. This strengthens LNG shipping capabilities amid increasing energy demand.Medium India secures LNG supply with long-term charter agreementMitsui O.S.K. Lines and GAIL signed a long-term LNG charter for the GAIL BHUWAN on 27 Jan 2026, enhancing India's energy security. The agreement highlights the strategic importance of maritime capacity in securing LNG supply amid tightening markets.High GAIL signs LNG carrier contract with Mitsui OSKGAIL (India) signed a long-term charter agreement with Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for the LNG carrier ‘GAIL BHUWAN’. The stock gained 4% to ₹165.70 following the announcement, recovering from a recent decline of 6% over six months.Medium

November 2025

GAIL stock falls as tariff hike disappoints marketMedium

About GAIL (India) Limited

exchange masters as of 18 Sept 2026 · classification by BSE
Company
GAIL (India) Limited
Exchange
NSE · BSE 532155, group A
Listed on NSE
2 Apr 1997
Classification
Energy › Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels › Gas › Gas Transmission/Marketing
Index
BSE 100
Face value
₹10 a share
ISIN
INE129A01019
Sessions on record
272
Price source
NSE UDiFF bhavcopy · end of day · delayed
Filings
NSE and BSE public disclosures · results, shareholding and corporate actions as filed
Computed
1 Oct, 09:17 pm IST
Bulletins
30 · written by the desk · not a recommendation

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