DHL Express top-line is growing at 12% CAGR in India: SVP-South Asia

DHL Express India is growing at 11-12 per cent CAGR and has expanded its Bengaluru airport footprint with a Rs 34 crore investment to handle SME shipment volumes

Germany-headquartered logistics major DHL Express is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11–12 per cent in India, R S Subramanian, senior vice-president, South Asia, told Business Standard. The top executive noted that India continues to contribute 10 per cent by value to the overall Asia-Pacific portfolio.

 

“Growth is our big focus. The express industry grows at 1.5 times the gross domestic product (GDP), and every year we have surpassed that mark. Hence, our CAGR in topline in India is growing nearly about 11–12 per cent,” Subramanian said.

 

Eyeing the continued growth momentum, DHL Express has announced the expansion of its operations at the Bengaluru airport with an investment of ₹34 crore, resulting in a consolidated footprint of over 130,000 square feet. This expansion includes the integration of a new, purpose-built service centre at the AISATS Bengaluru Logistics Park within Kempegowda International Airport.

 

“This facility at the airport represents a strategic investment that reinforces our operational strength in a key market like Bengaluru. With closer proximity to the airport and cutting-edge automation, we can process shipments faster while reducing manual effort.” 

 

Commenting on sectoral opportunities for DHL Express in India, Subramanian said he believes micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), engineering, and manufacturing will thrive in the long run. Building on this, the new initiative addresses the increasing shipment volumes from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises across southern India.

 

The expansion is strategically timed to leverage India’s significant geographic potential, with a focus on accelerating sustainable growth in high-potential markets and diversifying global supply chains.

 

Looking ahead, he added: “We are extremely well staged in the nation, with DHL Express having a strong network. BluDart is our domestic express service. There is a huge commitment to India, with over 40,000 employees across locations. All these growth levers emerge as pivots for DHL.”