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Logistics cost will be below 9% of GDP by April next year, says Gadkari

India's logistics cost will come down to 9 per cent of GDP by April next year, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Thursday. Addressing an event here, Gadkari further said the country's exports will also increase when the logistics cost comes down to single digit. "Our logistics cost now is 16 per cent...It will come down to 9 per cent by April next year," he said. However, according to quick estimates of economic think tank National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), the logistics cost in India ranged from 7.8 per cent to 8.9 per cent of GDP in 2021-22. The road transport and highways minister noted that Indian economy needs to create more jobs. While noting that earlier governments did not give enough attention to rural sector, he said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is giving more priority to the agriculture sector. "We need to increase our agriculture growth...We need to increase per capita income in rural areas," Gadkari said. The minister n

India now 20% of SAP's global business network, says Ashwani Narang

According to the World Bank's Logistic Performance Index, India's ranking moved to 38 in 2023 among 139 countries from the rank of 54 in 2014

Union Budget 2024: Logistics and supply chain sector set to surge

The Budget's commitment to infrastructure development is evident in its substantial allocation of Rs 11.11 trillion for capital expenditure, amounting to 3.4 per cent of GDP

Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi visits HQ; reviews logistics, preparedness

The Army chief appreciated the contribution made by Veterans and VeerNaris during deliberations and directed that continued emphasis be maintained towards their welfare

'Bright future for air cargo sector, needs faster turnaround time'

To tap the potential of the country's air cargo sector, the focus should be on further improving processes as well as ensuring faster turnaround time, a senior government official said on Thursday. The government is working on developing logistics hubs. Piyush Srivastava, Senior Economic Advisor at the Ministry of Civil Aviation, said the air cargo sector has a bright future and the number of freighters in the country is expected to rise. Currently, Indian carriers have around 18 freighters. There will be a focus on further improving the ease of doing business and faster turnaround time in the air cargo sector, he said while speaking at the conference organised by the ACFI (Air Cargo Forum India) in the national capital. While passenger traffic has recovered after being hit by the coronavirus pandemic, air cargo is yet to fully recover to the pre-Covid levels. In 2023-24, the air cargo handled in the country was a little over 3.36 million tonnes. Surendra Kumar Ahirwar, Joint ..

Navigating the lanes of logistics with Chander Agarwal

Learn the intricacies of managing a logistics business in India

Maha should improve logistics, power supply for industrial growth: CII

Logistics infrastructure and cost of power supply have scope of improvement in Maharashtra for industrial growth, CII Vice President R Mukundan said on Saturday. Mukundan inaugurated the new office of CII Marathwada Zone chaired by Sunil Kirdak. "Last-mile connectivity is important for every industry to run their business smoothly. Improvement in logistics in terms of national and state highways should take place to keep investments coming. Where industry is less, we need more connectivity there," he told reporters. Efforts should be made to make the western region more competitive in terms of power supply and cost of power. There is a need to reduce the cost of power, he added. These two issues have been addressed well but there is a scope of improvement, Mukundan noted. On prospects of exports, he said, "If we need to export from here, we have to increase the number of airports and port facilities also". CII western region deputy chairman Rishi Kumar Bagla said, some airlines h

'AI can help shipping industry cut emissions by 47 mn tonnes every year'

The use of the technology could reduce the need for maneuvers and route deviation from close encounters with high-risk marine targets

Drone logistics solution provider Skye Air bags $4 mn in Series A funding

Skye Air, a drone logistics solution provider, on Monday said it has secured USD 4 million (about Rs 34 crore) funding, which will be used to expand the company's operations across Gurugram and other cities for healthcare, and quick-commerce deliveries. The Series A funding was achieved with backing from Mount Judi Ventures, Chiratae Ventures, Venture Catalyst, Windrose Capital, and Tremis Capital. Faad Capital, Misfits Capital, Hyderabad Angels, Soonicorn Ventures and other existing investors, family offices and angels also participated in the funding round. "The fresh capital will help the company expand its last-mile network across Gurugram and other cities for healthcare, e-commerce, and quick-commerce deliveries," said Ankit Kumar, Founder & CEO of Skye Air. He further said that with the Modi 3.0 government at the centre stage, the company envisages a plethora of growth coming in the Indian drone sector, which will make Bharat a global drone hub by 2030. Maple Capital ...

Delhivery partners SUGAR Cosmetics for pan-India B2B logistic operations

Logistics company Delhivery on Thursday announced a partnership with SUGAR Cosmetics, a home-grown beauty brand to spearhead its pan-India B2B logistic operations. The logistics company has been a long-standing partner for the brand's D2C express parcel shipping, Delhivery said in an exchange filing. Further, Delhivery said in the statement that its extensive networks, technology-driven solutions, and express Part Truck Load (PTL) services will ensure faster delivery of B2B consignments, allowing SUGAR Cosmetics to better serve their retail partners. Commenting on the partnership, SUGAR Cosmetics supply chain Vice President Amartya Guha said SUGAR Cosmetics is on a high growth trajectory and needs a logistics partner that comprehends the demands of the digital native generation. Varun Bakshi, Head of Delhivery's Express Part Truckload business, said that brands like SUGAR Cosmetics, which have an omnichannel strategy, heavily benefit from their express PTL service for quick stock .

Truck rentals remained flat in March 2024: Shriram Mobility Bulletin

According to industry sources, truck rentals were stable as corporates were seen rushing in March year-end to fulfil their targets

Indian commercial realty expands footprint, continues to defy global odds

Attracting investments from private equity firms even as the Western markets are witnessing a slowdown

DPIIT to engage with research firm to prepare logistics report for 3 yrs

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is planning to engage a research firm to prepare the Logistics Ease Across Different States and Union Territories for the next three years. Every year, the department releases a Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) report, ranking states and Union Territories (UTs) on the basis of their logistics ecosystem and highlights the key logistics-related challenges faced by stakeholders and includes suggestive recommendations. The index is an indicator of the efficiency of logistical services necessary for promoting exports and economic growth. The DPIIT has floated a request for proposal for the appointment of consultant for ranking of states on the basis of their logistics efficiency (LEADS report for 2024, 2025, and 2026). "The DPIIT intends to engage a research organisation/consulting or market research firm/academic institution (Consultant) with experience in preparing national/international level reports bas

Magicpin launches delivery service to enter logistics aggregation segment

The platform is currently witnessing an average of 5,000 orders per day

CBIC issues circular to encourage women participation in logistics, trade

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has asked field offices to support in upskilling women logistics service providers and custom brokers as well as for custodians of freight stations to ensure safe and secure working environment. The CBIC has issued two circulars coinciding with International Women's Day on March 8. One relates to encouraging women participation in international trade, while the other is on inclusion of gender specific infrastructure facilities to be provided by the custodians of Inland Container Depot (ICD), container freight station (CFS) and Air Freight Stations (AFS). "It has been decided that in addition the existing infrastructural facilities as provided by the custodian CFS/AFS/ICD -- following gender specific infrastructure facilities may also be encouraged for inclusiveness of women participation," it said. The CBIC said gender responsive infrastructure at the logistics facilities, including sufficient lighting, panic buttons, should be

TVS Supply Chain Solutions inaugurates warehousing facility in TN's Hosur

TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd on Thursday inaugurated an ultra-modern multi-client warehousing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, as part of its expansion in the domestic market. The new warehouse offers value-added solutions like automation and data analytics to improve client productivity, the company said. The latest warehouse facility will provide more than 1,200 jobs, of which 300 will be women employees in various roles like kitting and binning, among others, it said. With the addition of this 6.50 lakh square feet of space, the company's total warehousing capacity has increased to 21.85 million sq ft from 21.2 million sq ft of space, TVS Supply Chain Solutions said. Globally, TVS Supply Chain Solutions operates around 300 strategically located warehouses across five continents, covering over 27 million sq ft of warehousing space. "We have strategically positioned our global parts distribution centre in this new facility, which will serve as a hub for our global market," K N ..

Viksit Bharat 2047: Northeast India as logistics gateway to Southeast Asia

The govt's focus on developing logistics infrastructure in the Northeast region (NER) marks a significant step towards unlocking the region's economic potential and promoting inclusive growth

Chimetech Holding divests 1% stake in Delhivery worth Rs 360 crore

Chimetech Holding on Friday divested 1 per cent stake in logistics and supply chain firm Delhivery for Rs 360 crore through an open market transaction. According to the bulk deal data available with the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Chimetech Holding Ltd sold more than 76.64 lakh shares, amounting to a 1.04 per cent stake in Delhivery. The shares were disposed of at an average price of Rs 470.01 apiece, taking the transaction value to Rs 360.25 crore. As of December 2023, Chimetech Holding Ltd owned 1.31 per cent shareholding in Delhivery. Details of the buyers could not be ascertained. The scrip of Delhivery declined 1.78 per cent to settle at Rs 464.70 apiece on the NSE. In another bulk deal on the NSE, Amansa Holdings offloaded shares of pharmaceutical company Suven Pharmaceuticals for Rs 215 crore through an open market transaction. Amansa Holdings sold 31.26 lakh shares of Suven Pharmaceuticals at an average price of Rs 689.19 apiece, taking the deal size to Rs 215.48 cror

Indian logistics market to grow at 8.8% annually to $484 bn by 2029: Report

Indian freight and logistics market is estimated to grow at 8.8 per cent annually to USD 484.43 billion by 2029 from USD 317.26 billion in 2024 due to technological advancement, as per a report released at logistic fair LogiMAT India. LogiMAT India 2024, the satellite show of Europe's biggest intralogistics exhibition LogiMAT Stuttgart, is organised by Messe Stuttgart India Pvt Ltd on February 28-March 1 at India Expo Mart. According to a statement, the integration of cutting-edge technologies and advancements in intralogistics, automation, warehousing, and transportation management heralds a transformative era for the logistics sector in India. Indian freight and logistics market is poised for remarkable growth. LogiMAT India 2024 projections indicate a surge in market size to USD 317.26 billion by 2024, with a projected CAGR of 8.83 per cent, catapulting it to USD 484.43 billion by 2029. This surge not only signifies robust economic expansion but also holds the promise of ...