DTDC launches Student Academy Express

Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - DTDC, India's leading Air Express & Cargo Company today launched the Student Academy Express at a very special rate for students sending their application forms to universities in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. As part of the special offer, documents weighing up to 250 gms would be charged Rs 475/- if addressed to universities or colleges in these select countries, while it would cost students a mere Rs 550/- to send their application forms weighing not more than 500gms.

Says DTDC Chairman & MD, Mr.Subhasish Chakraborty, "DTDC has always been committed to moving beyond its business goals and by offering students lower-than-ordinary rates for sending their university application forms, we are helping them to pursue their dreams in obtaining quality educations which will stand them in good stead all through their life."

DTDC's Student Academy Express rates can be availed in any of DTDC's branch or franchisee offices throughout India and are valid all year round with no requirement for the production of any special documents like student ID card, copy of application form etc at the time of booking.

Today DTDC is one of the largest Indian companies in the Express industry with a delivery network across the length & breadth of the country as well as overseas destinations. Besides its business expertise, DTDC is also a socially committed organization, regularly participating & conducting activities like blood donation camps, encouraging skills of under-privileged & visually impaired children amongst others. It also actively contributes towards development of culture and sports in the country.

About DTDC

DTDC Courier & Cargo Ltd. (DTDC) was incorporated in 1990. Within a span of 17 years, through its business associates DTDC expanded its delivery network across the length & breadth of the country, thereby creating the nation's Largest Domestic Delivery Network. Today DTDC is the second largest Indian company in the Express industry, with the company enjoying a market share of nearly Rs 270 crores. DTDC can also be credited with pioneering the franchisee concept for the courier industry in India, and today has the largest franchisee network.

Headquartered at Bangalore, with 4 of its Zonal Offices at Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai & Mumbai, DTDC currently serves around 10, 000 pincode areas and has over 3700 franchised outlets supported by 176 offices which includes its Regional Offices, Area Offices, Branch Offices, Operational Hubs and Sub-Branches

DTDC has extended its service network to the overseas market and provides services to worldwide destinations using its own branches and international associates at prime gateways like USA, UK, Singapore, UAE, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, SriLanka & Hong Kong. Thanks to its strong IT infrastructure, the company is able to deliver 10.5 million parcels a month to customers across the world. To support its ambitious growth plans, DTDC has entered into an association with Reliance ADAG Group, and has on its Board, a Director from Reliance.