DHL Group announces a bold €1 billion investment plan in India by 2030, aiming to bolster logistics infrastructure, accelerate digitalisation, and promote green solutions amid India’s fast-growing economy and evolving trade landscape.
DHL Group has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest approximately €1 billion in India by 2030, marking a significant step in its Strategy 2030 aimed at accelerating sustainable growth within the country’s fast-expanding market. This...
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multi-year investment programme is designed to bolster DHL’s operations across several strategic sectors, including life sciences and healthcare, new energy, e-commerce, and digitalisation.
The Group’s confidence in India’s dynamic market remains high despite global trade challenges, emphasised by CEO Tobias Meyer, who highlighted India’s favourable business climate and diversification strategies as solid foundations for long-term investments. Meyer noted that with this sizable capital commitment, DHL intends to expand its logistics capabilities and provide “more sustainable logistics solutions” tailored to India’s evolving economic landscape.
Key infrastructure projects announced as part of this initiative include the establishment of the first DHL Health Logistics hub in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, specifically catering to the life sciences and healthcare sector. In Delhi, DHL Express India will launch its first automatic sorting centre, enhancing parcel processing efficiency. Blue Dart, DHL’s express delivery subsidiary in India, will see its largest low-emission integrated operating facility debut in Bijwasan, alongside a new substantial ground hub development in Haryana. Furthermore, the company plans to open its fifth IT services centre in Indore, reinforcing its commitment to digitalisation efforts within the country.
DHL’s investment also focuses on the green logistics space, notably developing Electric Vehicle (EV) and Battery Logistics Centres of Excellence in Chennai and Mumbai. These facilities align with the Group’s broader sustainability pledge under the GoGreen Plus programme, which supports solar energy adoption, the electrification of last-mile deliveries, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) integration.
In addition to infrastructure expansion, DHL is set to increase its warehousing footprint as part of this initiative to support India’s burgeoning e-commerce market and growing international trade. Current operations include over 140 warehouses and facilities nationwide, with plans for a large new site in New Delhi expected to open by mid-2025.
The company’s growth strategy is backed by recent data indicating an increase in the average distance of goods trade involving India, forecasted to rise from about 6,090 km in 2024 to 6,190 km in 2025. This reflects India’s expanding trade relationships with 24 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, positioning DHL’s extensive global network, spanning 220 countries and territories, as a crucial enabler for India’s integration into international supply chains.
This €1 billion investment mirrors DHL Group’s regional expansion focus, following comparable commitments in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, where the company recently pledged €300 million and €500 million respectively. These initiatives underscore the company’s recognition of emerging markets as vital hubs for long-term global trade growth.
DHL’s outlook further includes plans to expand freighter capacity in India by 30% over the next three to five years, anticipating its business in the country to double during this period. CEO of DHL eCommerce, Pablo Ciano, highlighted the steady increase in revenue, which grew over 10% year-on-year in 2024, reinforcing the market’s robust growth trajectory.
Overall, DHL’s €1 billion investment signals a deepening commitment to India, not only enhancing operational infrastructure but also aiming to contribute to more sustainable, technology-driven logistics solutions that align with the country’s rapid economic development and global trade integration.
Source: Noah Wire Services
