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Delhivery to acquire logistics rival firm Ecom Express for ₹1,407 crore

Upon completion of the acquisition, Ecom Express will become a subsidiary of Delhivery. The transaction is expected to be completed in six months

Meesho's logistics arm Valmo handles 50% of orders, doubling from last year

In just one year, the company's logistics arm has expanded to approximately 15,000 pin codes, supported by 6,000 logistics partners and creating 85,000 jobs as of December 2024.

DMRC, Blue Dart to roll out freight services on Delhi Metro soon

DMRC said that Blue Dart will transport cargo via metro trains during non-peak hours, utilising available capacity to ensure faster and more reliable movement of time-sensitive shipments.

Delhivery share price falls over 6% after Q3 miss; time to buy or sell?

Delhivery share price: Delhivery share price was down today after analysts cut their earnings estimate on the stock, following a weak set of results for the December quarter

Velocity unveils Shipfast to enable faster commerce for D2C brands

Velocity said Shipfast has reimagined shipping workflows with its logistics partners to optimise for quicker deliveries

Buzzing stock: Aegis Logistics soars 14% in weak market on heavy volume

Aegis Logistics share price: Aegis Logistics share touched an intraday high of Rs 923.05 per share on the BSE and Rs 924.6 per share on the NSE

13 states, UTs among 'achievers' in DPIIT's logistics performance index

Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Delhi are among the 13 states and Union Territories that have been categorised as "achievers" in the logistics index chart 2024, according to a report released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry on Friday. The index is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth. In 2023 also, 13 states and UTs were in the achievers category. The other states and UTs in the "achievers" category are Chandigarh, Haryana, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Jammu and Kashmir, Lakshadweep, Puducherry, have been categorised as "fast movers" in the report. Those in the "aspirers" category include Kerala, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and Ladakh. The

Western Carriers India bags Rs 139 cr material handling order from Vedanta

Western Carriers India Ltd (WCIL), a Kolkata-based logistics firm, has secured a material handling order worth Rs 139 crore from Vedanta Ltd, the company said on Wednesday. The order entails an import, finished goods domestic and export material handling contract at Vedanta's Jharsuguda plant for a duration of four years, WCIL said in a statement. "The order strengthens our relationship with Vedanta. This order opens avenues for future projects within the mining and mineral sector," CEO of WCIL Kanishka Sethia said. As of March 31, 2024, WCIL reported sales of Rs 1,685 crore, a nearly 3 per cent increase from the previous year. The company's net profit stood at Rs 80.35 crore, translating to a 12-per cent on-year growth. In September, the company, founded in 1972, raised Rs 492 crore via its maiden IPO at a price of Rs 172 per share. At 3.16 pm, the stock was trading at Rs 122 per share on the NSE.

India, ADB ink $350 mn deal to boost logistics sector reforms & efficiency

The loan agreement, under the SMILE programme, is aimed at reforming logistics, reducing costs, boosting efficiency, promoting sustainability, and driving inclusive growth in supply chain

Multiples PE buys minority stake for $35 mn in logistics firm INSTANT-XP

NSTANT-XP, founded by brothers Rajbir Singh and Jasveer Singh, leverages proprietary technology to streamline services for customers, consignors, truckers, and drivers

Logistics cost in India to come down to 9% in next 2 years: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said the logistics cost in India will come down to 9 per cent within two years. Speaking during bauma Conexpo India, the Road Transport and Highways Minister said that "presently our logistics cost is 14-16 per cent... I assure you that within two years... our logistics cost will be 9 per cent. So we will be more competitive in the international market." In China, the logistics cost is 8 per cent and in the US and European countries it is 12 per cent, the minister said. The minister further said the automobile industry is one of the important industries that is giving maximum revenue as part of GST to the state governments and the Centre. The role of the automobile industry is very important to make India a USD 5 trillion economy, he said. The construction equipment, he said, is also part of this automobile industry. The government is developing infrastructure of international standards, he said, adding that water, power, transport and ..

After festive rush, truck rentals dip in November: Shriram Mobility report

Truck rental rates (round trips) on key trunk routes like Delhi-Chennai-Delhi and Delhi-Bengaluru-Delhi declined by 1.4 per cent

Shadowfax Tech swings to profit in FY24 with adjusted PAT at Rs 2 crore

Third-party logistics provider Shadowfax Technologies on Tuesday said it has recorded an adjusted PAT (profit after tax) of Rs 2 crore in FY24, against a loss of Rs 123.8 crore in the preceding fiscal. Adjusted PAT includes costs related to Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Revenue grew 33 per cent from Rs 1,415 crore in FY23 to Rs 1,885 crore in FY24, according to a company statement. The Bengaluru-headquartered firm said it has "significantly diversified" its revenue streams and a major contributions now come from value-added services (VAS). "These services include Prime solutions (same day and next day delivery), reverse logistics, hand-to-hand exchange, and the rapidly expanding quick commerce (10-minute delivery). Shadowfax holds a leadership position or controls upwards of 50 per cent market share in each of these services, establishing itself as one of the most diversified 3PL (third-party logistics) players in the market today," the statement said. It further said ..

Urban freight reforms key to cut emissions, boost logistics efficiency

Estimates by the National Council of Applied Economic Research show that India's logistics costs ranged from 7.8 to 8.9 per cent of gross domestic product in 2021-22

Q-com enablement firms pick up speed as D2C brands eye faster deliveries

As D2C brands embrace quick commerce for faster deliveries, logistics firms are scaling up operations and securing funding to meet rising demand in a rapidly growing market

7% workforce growth expected in H2 driven by logistics, e-comm: Report

With 59 per cent of employers planning to increase headcount in October-March FY25, 7.1 per cent workforce growth is expected during the period, driven by logistics, e-commerce, and manufacturing sectors, a report said. According to TeamLease Services 'Employment Outlook Report for October 2024 to March 2025', an additional 22 per cent will maintain their current staffing levels. The report is based on primary and secondary research, taking inputs from 1,307 employers across 23 industries in 20 cities. These findings reveal a dynamic hiring landscape where industry-specific demands and macroeconomic factors are significantly shaping employment trends, the report added. This growth will mainly be driven by sectors including logistics, EV & EV infrastructure, agriculture and agrochemicals, and e-commerce, which are heavily investing in infrastructure and technological advancements, it said. Logistics, for instance, stands out with a 14.2 per cent net employment change, as 69 per ...

Shiprocket loss widens to Rs 595 cr in FY24 on restructuring costs

Logistics aggregator Shiprocket has reported widening of loss to Rs 595 crore in the financial year 2024 on account of one-time restructuring cost, employee stock ownership plan and investments in emerging business. Shiprocket had posted a loss of Rs 340 crore in the fiscal year 2022-23. "Rs (-) 595 crore profit after tax is attributed to: One-time restructuring and integration costs of Rs 244 crore related to acquired businesses, significant ESOPs worth Rs 192 crore during the year, investment in emerging businesses," Shiprocket said in a statement. Shiprocket said that the company has reduced cash flow burn by almost half to Rs 100 crore in FY'24 from Rs 191 crore in FY'23 and is on path to full profitability in the current fiscal year. "The company also announced that the first two quarters of this financial year ending September 2024 are already profitable, positioning it well ahead of its goal to achieve full profitability by FY 2025," the statement said. The revenue of the .

India's logistics cost will come down to single-digit in two yrs: Gadkari

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said India's logistics cost will come down to single-digit within the next two years. Addressing an event organised by NITI Aayog, Gadkari said the ministry is constructing several highways and expressways, which will help reduce India's logistics cost. "Within two years, we are going to reduce our logistics cost to 9 per cent," he added. According to quick estimates of the economic think tank National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), logistics cost in India ranged between 7.8 per cent to 8.9 per cent of GDP for the fiscal 2021-22. Gadkari said there is huge potential for India to export alternative fuels and biofuels. He also pointed out that low-quality coal is useful for making methanol. The minister further said he aimed to make the Indian automobile industry number one in the world. Last year, India had overtaken Japan to become the third-largest automobile market in the world, only behind the

Logistics automation firm Elixia raises $1 mn in funding round led by JIIF

Logistics automation startup Elixia has raised USD 1 million (about Rs 8.4 crore) in a funding round led by JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF). Other investors include Motilal Oswal (Motilal Oswal Financial Services), Vimal Shah (Bidco Oil), Sparsh Jain (JG Group), Vinod Dugar (RDB Group) and Vimal Khinvasara (WMA Group), Ashok Shah (vtransgroup) and Amit Chandwar (K M Trans Logistics). The company aims to use the new funding to expand in the Middle East, offering advanced logistics solutions for local businesses. This investment will also enhance their product offerings by integrating Generative AI and Machine Learning to boost multimodal visibility and operational efficiency, the company said in a statement. *** Robotics startup Perceptyne raises USD 3 mn * Deeptech robotics startup Perceptyne has raised USD 3 million (about Rs 25 crore) in a funding round led by Endiya Partners and Yali Capital. Whiteboard Capital and other angel investors also participated in t

Domestic road logistics industry revenues likely to grow up to 9%: ICRA

The domestic road logistics industry is expected to register a growth of up to 9 per cent in revenues in the ongoing 2024-25 financial year, according to Icra. The organised road logistics sector had witnessed a growth 4.6 per cent in the 2023-24 fiscal year, the ratings agency said in a report. As per Icra, the industry logged a revenue of Rs 23,273 crore in FY24. "Icra expects the revenues of the Indian road logistics industry to grow by a moderate 6-9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in FY25," it said. The agency further said it also maintains a stable outlook for the sector, fuelled by various government measures and policies in favour of the sector on expectations of good demand outlook from segments like e-commerce, FMCG, retail, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and industrial goods. Srikumar Krishnamurthy, Senior Vice President & Co-Group Head Corporate Ratings, Icra Ltd, said, "In FY24, the growth was subdued on account of a relatively muted demand amid high inflation, an uneven .