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DTDC CEO on Modernising Logistics & Leading Change

Abhishek Chakraborty, CEO of DTDC Express Limited, shares his journey of modernising a legacy logistics business, empowering women teams, and redefining customer experience in India’s e-commerce era.

DTDC Express expects ecom to contribute about 50% of its total business

Logistics and courier services operator DTDC Express is expecting its e-commerce segment to account for around 50 per cent of its overall business as the company bets big on the rapid commerce amid customers looking for quicker deliveries of their orders. The company which officially launched its rapid commerce vertical Raftaar earlier this month to offer deliveries as fast as 4-6 hours time, also plans to set up 125 dark stores in the next three quarters to cater to the customers' expectations, DTDC Express CEO Abhishek Chakraborty told PTI. "Rapid commerce, as we were describing today, is a sweet spot. We know quick commerce is all about minute deliveries, which is very perfect for impulse buys, urgent things, and groceries. "But, I think overall, there is a whole category of products for which both the brands want a faster, but definitely sustainable, cost-effective solution. And that is what DTDC wants to bring to the table, where brands can access the service without having to

DTDC Express announces enhanced benefits, reward programme for staff

Logistics provider DTDC Express on Monday announced a slew of enhanced benefits and reward programmes, including a 400 per cent increase in group accident insurance coverage, for its operational staff and delivery associates as part of the festive season bonanza. Focusing on three key areas -- financial security, health & wellness and rewards and engagement initiatives -- the programme encompasses a series of enhanced benefits, adding to the festive cheer, DTDC Express said. It has introduced a range of reward programmes to recognise the dedication of its staff during Diwali. These initiatives include an annual bonus and a performance-driven delivery incentive programme. The company said it has also implemented an attendance bonus for associates showing unwavering commitment throughout the festive season, besides launching a biker referral scheme for employees to refer new delivery associates, supporting the company's growth during the Diwali rush. These initiatives also include ..

DTDC enters Malaysian market, strengthens presence in Southeast Asia

Express logistics company DTDC on Wednesday said it has entered the Malaysian market through its subsidiary, DTDC Global Express PTE Ltd, with the inauguration of an office in Kuala Lumpur. This newly established office, which further strengthens the company's global footprint, including in Southeast Asia, will offer enhanced trans-shipment solutions to its clients in Southeast Asia and the Australian peninsula, DTDC said in a statement. DTDC is already present in Singapore and Australia. As part of its global expansion plans, the company collaborated with Aramex last year to enhance its capabilities in cross-border logistics. Malaysia shares a healthy import and export relationship with India and has a prevalent Indian diaspora, according to the company. The newly established office will provide export and import services to and from India, Singapore, and Australia, along with handling local deliveries in Malaysia, it said. "The expansion in Malaysia will add to our capabilitie

DTDC Express looks to invest Rs 100 cr in infra, tech development in FY24

DTDC Express looks to invest at least Rs 100 crore in infrastructure and technology development, among others, this fiscal amid a brighter business outlook, the company's chairman and managing director Subhasish Chakraborty has said. He said the company is also expecting 30 per cent growth in total shipments handling this festive season (October-November) as compared to September. The integrated express logistics operator, which has a presence in both domestic and international markets, offers a range of services including premium express, express parcel, e-commerce b2c as well as warehousing business. "Our investment is happening on infrastructure, technology (upgrade) development as well as building technology team. And this investment, possibly, will not be less than Rs 100 crore this year," Chakraborty told PTI in an interaction. The logistics sector is growing very strongly and is seeing much better and higher growth than the domestic economy, he said. "I am quite sure that w

Vaisno Devi Shrine Board partners with DTDC for delivery of prasad

Vaishno Devi devotees will now get a "speedy delivery" of prasad boxes to their homes through the DTDC courier service, officials here said on Wednesday. Acting on a suggestion by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) has partnered with courier service DTDC Express Limited to expedite the delivery of prasad boxes, they added. The partnership will revolutionise the logistics and delivery of prasad boxes to devotees of Mata Vaishno Devi across the country, SMVDSB Chief Executive Officer Anshul Garg said. "Undertaken as per the directions of LG Manoj Sinha, this initiative of the board will facilitate speedy receipt of the prasad boxes", Garg said after inaugurating the delivery service in the presence of Manish Jain, sales director at DTDC Express Limited, Katra. He launched the service with the dispatch of prasad-laden vehicles through the courier service to various destinations. The 'pooja prasad' home delivery servic

DTDC starts vaccine delivery with hi-tech temperature control system

The logistics firm has the means to manage a temperature range of -80 degrees to +25 degrees celsius, backed by speedy and effective transportation across India

Despite lockdown relaxations, courier industry stares at bleak future

The courier industry in India is made up of varied players starting from large multinational firms such as DHL, United Parcel Service (UPS) and FedEx India to domestic firms comprising Blue Dart, DTDC

DTDC looking to invest $100 million in 3 years

Its executive director said current capital levels is expected to close FY16 with a turnover of Rs 900 crore, which will suffice for next year