Major Boost for Indian Logistics as DHL Commits €1 Billion
In a significant move underscoring its confidence in the Indian economy, the global logistics giant DHL Group has unveiled plans to invest approximately €1 billion (over Rs 10,000 crore) across its various business divisions in the country. The investment, to be deployed by the year 2030, was announced by DHL Group CEO Tobias Meyer during a press conference. This ambitious, multi-year programme is a core part of the company's 'Strategy 2030 – Accelerate sustainable growth' and will focus on enhancing capabilities in critical sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, new energy, e-commerce, and digitalization.
Key Infrastructure Projects Across the Nation
The massive capital infusion will finance a series of landmark infrastructure developments designed to create a more robust and sustainable logistics network. The planned projects are geographically spread across India and include the establishment of the first DHL Health Logistics hub for DHL Supply Chain India in Bhiwandi. Other major initiatives comprise India's largest low-emission integrated operating facility for Blue Dart in Bijwasan, the first automatic sorting centre for DHL Express India in Delhi, and a fifth DHL IT Services Center in Indore.
Furthermore, the company will set up an electric vehicle (EV) and battery logistics centre of excellence (COE) in both Chennai and Mumbai. Adding to this, the largest low-emission integrated ground hub for Blue Dart will be established in Haryana, significantly boosting the company's domestic and international parcel handling capacity.
Confidence in India's Resilient Trade Growth
Commenting on the strategic decision, CEO Tobias Meyer stated, "Global trade is facing headwinds, but we remain confident in India’s dynamic market. The country’s diversification strategy and business-friendly policies provide a solid foundation for long-term investments." He emphasized that the billion-euro programme is aimed at expanding reliable and more sustainable logistics solutions for customers within India.
This optimism is backed by data from DHL's own Global Connectedness Tracker (GCT), which reported that global trade has remained resilient despite tariff-related challenges. The tracker highlighted a positive trend for India, noting that the nation's combined merchandise and services exports grew by a healthy 6.18 per cent during the period from April to August 2025.
The GCT also revealed that goods are travelling longer distances than ever before. For India, the average distance of goods trade is projected to reach 6,190 kilometers in 2025, up from 6,090 kilometers in 2024. This growth is reflected in the expansion of India's exports to at least 24 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, including nations like Brazil, Germany, Nigeria, the UAE, and Vietnam.
R.S. Subramanian, SVP – South Asia and Managing Director for DHL Express India, noted, "India’s trade diversification strategy is starting to pay dividends as we see increased trade to a wider range of markets. With our presence in 220 countries and territories, DHL Group is well positioned to support this momentum." He added that as supply chains grow more complex in their quest for resilience, DHL's certified experts and digital tools are crucial for helping customers navigate challenges like customs declarations and keep their businesses moving forward.
