India’s express logistics sector has emerged as a core enabler of economic growth and industrial expansion. Valued at approximately USD 9 billion, the industry reflects strong structural demand from e-commerce, MSME exports, and manufacturing supply chains.
The sector is directly reshaping India’s built environment through sustained demand for Grade A logistics parks, cargo-oriented developments, urban warehousing, and last-mile infrastructure, particularly across Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.
Key growth drivers include rising domestic consumption, cross-border trade, airport and highway expansions, and the integration of technology into logistics operations. Together, these forces are positioning express logistics as a capital-intensive, asset-led sector rather than a pure service industry.
Source: KPMG