DTDC welcomes Union Budget 2026 push to strengthen Multimodal Logistics and MSME Exports

MUMBAI: Reacting to the Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, senior leadership at DTDC Express Ltd. said the Budget distinctly positions logistics as a strategic pillar of India’s economic growth, supported by higher public capital expenditure and a strong push towards multimodal connectivity.

Commenting on the policy direction, Mr. Abhishek Chakraborty, Chief Executive Officer of DTDC Express Ltd., said the focus on new freight corridors, inland waterways and coastal shipping creates an enabling environment for logistics players to optimise routing, improve delivery timelines and expand reach, particularly for MSMEs.

“The Union Budget 2026 distinctly positions logistics as a strategic pillar of India’s economic growth, backed by higher public capex and a clear push on multimodal connectivity via new freight corridors, inland waterways and coastal shipping,” Mr. Chakraborty said.

He highlighted that measures such as the ₹10,000 crore MSME Growth Fund and continued support for manufacturing ecosystems, including textile mega parks, would strengthen India’s export competitiveness, especially in the context of the India–EU free trade agreement, while driving demand for efficient logistics solutions.

From a customer perspective, Mr. Chakraborty said two announcements stand out — the complete removal of the ₹10 lakh value cap on courier exports and the proposed shift to faster, technology-enabled customs processes, including the Customs Integrated System and wider use of AI-led, non-intrusive inspections.

“Together, these can make cross-border shipping simpler, more predictable, and more scalable for small businesses and D2C brands,” he added, noting that DTDC aims to translate these reforms into clearer delivery commitments, improved visibility and smoother export–import handling for customers.

Echoing similar views, Mr. Aneel Gambhir, Chief Financial Officer of DTDC Express Ltd., said the Budget recognises logistics not merely as a support function but as a strategic growth enabler for the economy.

“Investments in high-speed rail corridors, inland waterways, data centres, and ease-of-doing-business reforms will structurally lower logistics costs, improve reliability, and accelerate the shift toward multimodal, technology-led logistics services,” Mr. Gambhir said.

According to him, the policy thrust creates a strong runway for organised logistics players to scale efficiently, while simultaneously supporting MSMEs and manufacturing-led growth across the country.