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Courier services provider Blue Dart Express on Monday said it will increase the prices of its shipments between 9-12 per cent from January 1, 2025. The pricing adjustments for 2025, which include inflationary adjustments and cost rationalisation, are designed to partly cover spiraling long-term costs, such as rising input costs to operations, including airline operating costs and infrastructure costs, among others, the company said. Blue Dart will implement the General Price Increase (GPI) from January 1. The average price increase will be in the range of 9 to 12 per cent, depending on product variabilities and the shipping profile, Blue Dart said in a statement. This essential decision ensures the continued provision of quality service, while fostering sustainable ecosystem collaboration, it stated. "This price adjustment is essential for sustaining our operational excellence, while continuing to offer solutions centered on the needs of our stakeholders. In conjunction with our .
Logistics operator Blue Dart on Tuesday said it has expanded its direct reach to over 300 pin codes, which represents a significant increase in the company's direct coverage capabilities. By leveraging Blue Dart's connectivity to these additional pin codes, businesses can enhance their supply efficiency through faster, safer, and more cost-effective movements, the company said. Besides, the customers will also benefit from improved transit times, reliability, and access to a broader network. "By expanding our direct reach to more pin codes, we enhance accessibility and empower SMEs and MSMEs to connect and expand their business to both domestic and international markets," said Balfour Manuel, Managing Director at Blue Dart. Blue Dart offers an extensive service network covering over 56,000 locations nationwide. ***** *IHCL inks pact for greenfield resort in Rajasthan Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) on Tuesday announced the signing of a 200-key greenfield resort in Sawai Madhopur, .
Blue Dart on Friday said it has set up 25 retail outlets in Tier-I and Tier-II towns as part of its expansion roadmap. Besides these 25 retails outlets, the company plans to establish 100 similar facilities. These stores have opened in Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat, Blue Dart said in a statement. The company said it now serves over 55,400 locations. "Blue Dart's store expansion will increase accessibility for our customers and expand our network. To strengthen last-mile logistics to the farthest reaches of the country, we will continue to locate in new areas and broaden our reach," said Ketan Kulkarni, Chief Commercial Officer at Blue Dart.