FCC gasoline obtained from an Indian refinery was analyzed for its quality improvement through catalytic processes. The analysis indicated the presence of high amount of sulfur, olefin and iso-paraffins in the feed that are not suitable for processing through the hydro treatment or hydro-isomerization. Detailed studies indicated that majority of iso-paraffinic and olefinic compounds in the feed boil below 60 degrees C. The entire range of gasoline is fractionated into light fraction (IBP-60 degrees C ) and heavy fraction (60 degrees C-FBP). Heavy hydrocarbon fraction exhibited more aromatics and sulfur with comparatively low olefins and iso-paraffins. HDS followed by hydro-isomerization of the heavier fraction resulted in the formation Of C-6-C-9 iso-paraffins through the saturation of olefins and aromatics. Overall, the processed FCC gasoline exhibited more iso-paraffins with low olefins, low aromatics and sulfur, without any loss in octane number. (C) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.