India’s logistics sector has transformed in recent years, growing from a fragmented, truck-and-warehouse economy to a technology-centric industry at the forefront of the country’s e-commerce boom, GST-enabled formalization of the supply chain, and infrastructure development (Dedicated Freight Corridors, PM Gati-Shakti master plan). 

This is a sector where the traditional regional and personal business aspect has given way to pan-India, pin-code-specific logistics networks.

Here are the top 10 logistics companies in India according to their year of inception, owners, and the services they offer.

Quick Comparison

Rank	Company	Founded	Owner / Founders	HQ	Core Services
1	Delhivery	2011	Sahil Barua, Mohit Tandon, Bhavesh Manglani, Suraj Saharan, Kapil Bharati; publicly listed	Gurugram	Express Parcel, Freight, Warehousing
2	Blue Dart Express	1983	DHL Group (Deutsche Post DHL), majority owner	Mumbai	Air Express, Premium Courier
3	DTDC Express	1990	Subhasish Chakraborty (Chairman & MD); Geopost/DPDgroup (France) holds a minority stake	Bengaluru	Franchise-Based Courier Network
4	Ekart Logistics	2009	Flipkart Group (majority owned by Walmart)	Bengaluru	E-commerce Fulfilment, Last-Mile Delivery
5	XpressBees	2015	Amitava Saha (Founder & CEO)	Pune	E-commerce Logistics, Last-Mile Delivery
6	Gati (Allcargo Gati)	1989	Founded by Mahendra Agarwal; majority owned by Allcargo Logistics	Hyderabad	Express Distribution, Supply Chain
7	Mahindra Logistics	2000	Mahindra Group; publicly listed since 2017	Mumbai	3PL, Supply Chain Management
8	Transport Corporation of India (TCI)	1958	Agarwal family (D.P., Vineet & Chander Agarwal); publicly listed	Gurugram	Freight, Multimodal Logistics
9	Safexpress	1997	Pawan Jain (Founder)	New Delhi	Express Distribution, Warehousing
10	Shadowfax	2015	Abhishek Bansal, Vaibhav Khandelwal, Praharsh Chandra, Gaurav Jaithliya	Bengaluru	Hyperlocal & Last-Mile Delivery

Delhivery – India’s Largest Integrated Logistics Network

 Image Courtesy: Delhivery Official Website

• Founded: 2011
• Owner: Co-founded by Sahil Barua, Mohit Tandon, Bhavesh Manglani, Suraj Saharan, and Kapil Bharati; publicly listed after its 2022 IPO
• HQ: Gurugram, Haryana

Delhivery was started in 2011 by a group of entrepreneurs who wanted to address the needs of the nascent e-commerce sector by offering reliable last-mile delivery services. 

Since then, the company has grown to serve some of the most well-known brands in India and has expanded its presence in the organized logistics sector. In 2025, Delhivery acquired its competitor, Ecom Express, making it one of the fastest-growing logistics companies in India.

What Delhivery does: Provides technology-led logistics services ranging from express parcel delivery and freight to warehousing and cross-border logistics.

Services offered: Express parcel delivery, part truckload and full truckload freight, warehousing and fulfilment services, cross-border logistics, and supply chain technology solutions.

Blue Dart Express – India’s Premium Air Express Leader

 Image Courtesy: Blue Dart Express Official Website

• Founded: 1983
• Owner: Majority-owned by DHL Group (Deutsche Post DHL)
• HQ: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Blue Dart Express was founded in 1983 and became part of the global logistics group DHL Group in the early 2000s. Blue Dart Express offers premium logistics services and has its dedicated cargo airline, Blue Dart Aviation, to provide time-definite deliveries across major Indian cities.

What Blue Dart does: Provides premium, time-definite courier and express logistics services for domestic and international shipments.

Services offered: Air and surface express parcel delivery, time-definite domestic and international shipping, supply chain and logistics solutions, and dedicated air cargo services via Blue Dart Aviation.

DTDC Express – The Pioneer of India’s Courier Franchise Model

 Image Courtesy: DTDC Express Official Website

• Founded: 1990
• Owner: Founder & Chairman – Subhasish Chakraborty; majority owned by Geopost/DPDgroup, France
• HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka

DTDC (Desk To Desk Courier & Cargo) was founded in 1990 by Subhasish Chakraborty and is one of the first courier companies in India to adopt a franchise business model. This decision had a significant impact on the Indian courier industry, and the company continues to lead the market with one of the largest franchise networks in the country.

What DTDC does: Offers domestic and international courier, cargo, and e-commerce logistics services through a network of franchise partners.

Services offered: Domestic and international courier and cargo services, e-commerce logistics and reverse logistics, warehousing, and franchise-based booking and delivery services.

Ekart Logistics – Flipkart’s In-House Logistics Division

 Image Courtesy: Ekart Logistics Official Website

• Founded: 2009
• Owner: Flipkart Group (majority-owned by Walmart)
• HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Ekart is Flipkart’s logistics arm, which manages Flipkart’s entire supply chain, including warehousing, sorting, and delivery of e-commerce packages. The logistics company was launched in 2009 to support the e-commerce giant’s growing demand for faster and more efficient delivery services.

What Ekart does: Manages end-to-end logistics operations, primarily for Flipkart’s e-commerce ecosystem.

Services offered: Last-mile parcel delivery services, warehousing, fulfilment services, reverse logistics and returns management, and cash-on-delivery collection services.

XpressBees – A FirstCry Spin-Off That Became A Logistics Major

 Image Courtesy: XpressBees Official Website

• Founded: 2015
• Owner: Founded by Amitava Saha; spun off from firstcry.com
• HQ: Pune, Maharashtra

XpressBees was founded in 2015 as a logistics subsidiary of firstcry.com, an e-commerce startup co-founded by Amitava Saha and Supam Maheshwari. XpressBees initially focused on providing logistics services to firstcry.com, and as the demand grew, the company was spun off as an independent entity to serve other D2C e-commerce companies.

What XpressBees does: Provides technology-driven logistics services to D2C e-commerce and quick commerce companies.

Services offered: E-commerce parcel delivery, hyperlocal and quick commerce delivery, warehousing and fulfilment services, and cash-on-delivery remittance services.

Gati (Allcargo Gati) – A Pioneer Of Express Distribution In India

 Image Courtesy: Gati Official Website

• Founded: 1989
• Owner: Founded by Mahendra Agarwal; promoted by Allcargo Logistics since 2020
• HQ: Hyderabad, Telangana

Gati was founded in 1989 by renowned industrialist Mahendra Agarwal as an express distribution company that initially operated between Chennai and Madurai. 

It has since expanded its operations to become one of the most recognizable logistics brands in South India. In 2020, Gati became a subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics, which owns a majority stake in the company.

What Gati does: Provides end-to-end supply chain, distribution, and logistics solutions for domestic and international trade.

Services offered: Express parcel, cargo, and distribution services, supply chain and warehousing solutions, e-commerce logistics, and multimodal transportation.

Mahindra Logistics – A Diversified 3PL Logistics Company Under The Mahindra Group

 Image Courtesy: Mahindra Logistics Official Website

• Founded: 2000
• Owner: Promoted by the Mahindra Group (led by Anand Mahindra); publicly listed since 2017
• HQ: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Mahindra Logistics is the logistics and supply chain arm of the Mahindra Group that provides third-party logistics (3PL) services to the automobile industry, farm equipment sector, and various other industries across the country. The company went public in 2017 and provides diversified supply chain solutions.

What Mahindra Logistics does: Provides end-to-end supply chain, distribution, and logistics solutions for domestic and international trade.

Services offered: Express parcel, cargo, and distribution services, supply chain and warehousing solutions, e-commerce logistics, and multimodal transportation.

Transport Corporation of India (TCI) – India’s Oldest Integrated Logistics Company

 Image Courtesy: Transport Corporation of India Official Website

• Founded: 1958
• Owner: Agarwal family (D.P. Agarwal, Vineet Agarwal, Chander Agarwal), publicly listed
• HQ: Gurugram, Haryana

Transport Corporation of India was founded in 1958 by Prabhu Dayal Agarwal, and since then, it has grown to become one of the largest and most reliable integrated logistics companies in India, offering freight, express, supply chain, and logistics solutions. 

It has operations across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, and today, TCI continues to be promoted by the Agarwal family.

What TCI does: Provides integrated freight transportation, supply chain, and logistics solutions.

Services offered: Full truckload, less-than-truckload (LTL), and multimodal freight transportation, warehousing, and distribution solutions, and supply chain consulting through its various divisions like TCI Express and TCI Seaways.

Safexpress – A Leading Express Distributor And Logistics Company

 Image Courtesy: Safexpress Official Website

• Founded: 1997
• Owner: Founder – Pawan Jain
• HQ: New Delhi

Safexpress was founded in 1997 by Pawan Jain and has since established itself as a premier logistics company that offers end-to-end solutions for express distribution, warehousing, and supply chain management. It is a preferred logistics partner for the publishing, retail, and e-commerce sectors.

What Safexpress does: Provides end-to-end supply chain, distribution, and logistics solutions for domestic and international trade.

Services offered: Express cargo, parcel, and distribution services, warehousing and inventory management solutions, e-commerce logistics, and reverse logistics services.

Shadowfax – Express Distribution & Last-Mile Logistics Company

 Image Courtesy: Shadowfax Official Website

• Founded: 2015
• Owner: Co-founded by Abhishek Bansal, Vaibhav Khandelwal, Praharsh Chandra, and Gaurav Jaithliya
• HQ: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Shadowfax was founded in 2015 and has been at the forefront of the technology-driven last-mile and hyperlocal delivery space since its inception. It is one of the leading logistics companies that provides technology-led logistics services to businesses across diverse verticals like quick commerce, e-commerce, and restaurants.

What Shadowfax does: Provides technology-driven logistics and distribution services to the e-commerce, food, and grocery sectors.

Services offered: Hyperlocal and quick commerce delivery services, e-commerce last-mile logistics services, and food and grocery delivery services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which is the oldest logistics company in India in this list? 

Transport Corporation of India (TCI) is the oldest logistics company in this list. It was founded in 1958 and has come a long way since its inception as a single truck proprietorship concern.

Which logistics company is best known for premium, time-sensitive deliveries? 

Blue Dart Express is best known for providing premium logistics and courier services. It has its dedicated airline, Blue Dart Aviation, to offer time-definite deliveries in India and across international destinations.

Which logistics companies are primarily built around e-commerce distribution and logistics? 

Of the ten logistics companies shortlisted for this list, Ekart Logistics, XpressBees, Delhivery, and Shadowfax are primarily built around e-commerce and last-mile delivery services.

Is Ekart Logistics an independent logistics company? 

Ekart is not an independent logistics company; it is Flipkart’s in-house logistics unit. Although it primarily serves the needs of Flipkart, it also caters to some other e-commerce companies.

Which logistics companies are part of other publicly listed business groups? 

Mahindra Logistics is a division of the Mahindra Group, while Gati is promoted by Allcargo Logistics, and Blue Dart Express is owned by Deutsche Post DHL Group.

Which logistics company is known to have pioneered the franchise-based courier network model in India? 

DTDC Express is known to have pioneered the franchise-based courier network model in India.

Which of the logistics companies shortlisted for this list began as a spin-off from other organizations? 

XpressBees and Ekart Logistics are the two logistics companies that began as a spin-off from other organizations – XpressBees from firstcry.com and Ekart Logistics from Flipkart.

What has been the role of government policy in the development of India’s logistics sector? 

Various government initiatives like GST, Dedicated Freight Corridors, and the PM Gati-Shakti master plan have contributed immensely to formalizing the logistics sector in India.

Which logistics companies cater to hyperlocal or quick commerce delivery companies? 

Shadowfax and XpressBees have been at the forefront of the hyperlocal delivery space and provide quick commerce or last-mile delivery services to local business owners.

Why have logistics companies attracted so much investment and consolidation in recent years? 

E-commerce growth, changing customer expectations, and continued investment in India’s logistics infrastructure have led to the sector witnessing an increase in investment in recent years. The combination of the abovementioned factors has prompted the top logistics companies in India to consolidate their position in the market, witness significant valuation growth, and acquire some of their competitors (e.g., Delhivery acquiring Ecom Express).

Conclusion

India’s top logistics companies are the fruits of the organized logistics sector in India, which witnessed the infrastructural development and growth of organizations such as Transport Corporation of India (TCI) in 1958, and Blue Dart Express in 1983, as well as the emergence of new-age logistics companies, such as Delhivery, XpressBees, Shadowfax, and Ekart that fulfilled the demands of the rising Indian e-commerce industry.

The above-mentioned ten logistics companies will continue to be India’s logistics sector backbone in the years to come, regardless of the year this article is read.