Dipanjan Banerjee, Chief Commercial Officer, Blue Dart said, “Budget 2026 presents a timely opportunity to catalyse the next phase of efficiency-led growth across India’s logistics sector. With the foundations of PM Gati Shakti firmly in place, the priority now must shift toward seamless physical and digital integration across air, road, rail, and multimodal corridors. Reducing dwell times, simplifying customs, and enabling smoother intermodal transfers can materially lower operating friction and bring logistics costs closer to global benchmarks which is critical for India’s export ambitions. As India emerges as both a fast-evolving e-commerce consumption hub and a rising manufacturing base, logistics networks will need greater scale, speed, and predictability. Supportive policy measures that make cross-border e-commerce easier for MSMEs, digitise trade flows and streamline documentation can unlock significant B2C export potential from Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. At the same time, the Budget must continue to back high-growth sectors like new energy, electronics, and life sciences where specialised logistics capability and high-compliance handling are now essential enablers of industrial competitiveness. A calibrated policy push for cleaner mobility will also be important. Rationalising taxation on green transport technologies, expanding EV charging ecosystems and accelerating pathways for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) will help future-proof logistics networks while supporting national climate goals. With customer expectations becoming more time-sensitive and value-driven, budget provisions that reward efficiency, connectivity, and sustainability will be key to helping logistics players deliver reliably at scale, powering India’s economic momentum at home and abroad.”
