DHL Group to Invest One Billion in India by 2030

The DHL Group will invest around 1 billion euros in India across all business areas by 2030. This investment underscores the DHL Group’s confidence in the dynamic Indian market and aligns with the 2030 strategy to accelerate sustainable growth.

(Bonn/Mumbai) The multi-year investment program encompasses key sectors such as life sciences and healthcare, new energies, e-commerce, and digitalization. Key infrastructure projects include:

• The first DHL Health Logistics Hub in Bhiwandi
• India’s largest low-emission site for Blue Dart in Bijwasan
• The first automated sorting center for DHL Express India in New Delhi
• The fifth DHL IT Services Center and first technology academy in Indore
• A competence center for electromobility and battery logistics in Chennai and Mumbai
• A central low-emission hub for ground transport for Blue Dart in Haryana

Tobias Meyer, CEO of DHL Group: “Global trade has faced some headwinds recently, but we remain optimistic about the dynamic Indian market. The country’s diversification strategy and business-friendly framework provide a solid foundation for long-term investments. With our investment program of around 1 billion euros, we are building reliable and more sustainable logistics solutions for our customers in India.”

India is also evolving into a global technology hub for the DHL Group with over 1,300 digital and logistics professionals. The new IT Services Center and academy in Indore will train employees in automation and AI, contributing to the DHL Group’s digitalization strategy.

Growing Role in Global Trade

According to the DHL Group’s Global Connectedness Tracker, the average distance in India’s goods trade is expected to grow to 6,190 kilometers by 2025 (2024: 6,090 kilometers). This reflects the increasing trade with 24 countries in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. With its global network in 220 countries and territories, the DHL Group is well-positioned to support India’s growing role in international supply chains.

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