Post Budget 2025 reaction : DTDC Express Ltd.
- Mr. Subhasish Chakraborty, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, DTDC Express Ltd. :
“The Union Budget 2025 reflects a bold and forward-looking vision for India’s economic expansion. The significant ₹1.5 lakh crore allocation for infrastructure-led growth and the expansion of regional connectivity under the UDAN scheme will strengthen our nation’s supply chain resilience, unlocking new opportunities for businesses of all sizes—especially MSMEs and local manufacturers. A well-connected India is a prosperous India, and this budget accelerates that journey by investing in seamless trade and mobility solutions.
The government’s focus on green mobility and digital trade facilitation—through initiatives like BharatTradeNet (BTN) and electric vehicle incentives—signals a clear shift toward a more sustainable, technology-driven logistics ecosystem. Additionally, the tax reforms that boost consumer spending will have a cascading effect on trade, increasing demand for both e-commerce and offline retail, which in turn will drive growth in the logistics sector.
These measures are not just incremental improvements; they represent a fundamental shift in positioning India as a global leader in trade efficiency, sustainability, and supply chain innovation. We at DTDC are committed to playing our role in this national growth story, ensuring that businesses and consumers alike benefit from a more agile and future-ready logistics network.”
- Mr. Abhishek Chakraborty, CEO, DTDC Express Ltd. :
“The Union Budget 2025 lays a strong foundation for an efficient, technology-driven logistics sector. The increased investment in multimodal connectivity, air cargo warehousing, and trade facilitation will significantly improve transit efficiency and operational agility.
A key highlight is the focus on boosting consumer spending through tax benefits, which will drive higher demand for logistics services across e-commerce, retail, and offline trade. This will strengthen both demand-side and supply-side efficiencies, creating sustained momentum for the industry.
Additionally, the reduction in customs duties on high-capacity cargo trucks, automation equipment, and clean-tech components will lower costs and accelerate fleet modernization and warehouse automation. The emphasis on simplified customs procedures and import regulations will also enhance trade efficiency, allowing logistics firms to adopt advanced sorting, tracking, and warehousing technologies.
We also welcome the expansion of UDAN and BharatTradeNet (BTN), both of which will have a profound impact on logistics. UDAN will enhance regional connectivity, making faster deliveries possible in previously underserved locations, while BTN will streamline customs clearances and cross-border trade, reducing delays and improving international freight efficiency.
At DTDC, we are actively investing in electric vehicle fleets and digital-first solutions, aligning with the government’s sustainability and innovation-focused vision. With a combination of infrastructure expansion, policy incentives, and digital transformation, this budget sets the stage for a more agile, integrated, and future-ready logistics ecosystem.”
- Mr. Aneel Gambhir, CFO, DTDC Express Ltd. :
“Budget 2025 is a landmark moment for the logistics industry, with a well-calibrated approach to infrastructure enhancement, financial empowerment for MSMEs, and simplification of trade processes. The government’s focus on streamlining MSME credit guarantees and customs procedures will remove operational bottlenecks and accelerate ease of doing business in logistics.
The broader fiscal policies, particularly those designed to stimulate consumer spending, will have a far-reaching impact on trade volumes. As consumer activity rises, the ripple effect on logistics demand will be significant—spanning warehousing, last-mile delivery, and international freight. These structural reforms will foster industry-wide efficiencies, drive investment in logistics infrastructure, and create an ecosystem conducive to long-term growth.”