Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia's premier No.1 express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics company, today declared its financial results for the quarter and half year ended June 30, 2008 at their Board Meeting held in the city today.
Profit after tax for the 2nd quarter ended June 30, 2008 was Rs 20.67 crore, an increase of 19.94% over the corresponding period of the previous year. Income from operations for the 1st half ended June 30, 2008 was Rs 484.29 crore, an increase of 31.19% over the corresponding period of the previous year.
Speaking on the occasion, Anil Khanna, Managing Director, Blue Dart Express Ltd said "Blue Dart in its 25th year of operations stands committed to its role of a trade facilitator. It has been our constant endeavour to provide the best of quality services to our customers, since our inception. We serve a loyal customer base and would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers for their continued support and all Blue Darters, who have believed in our vision and enabled us to deliver our promise. Our results are a confirmation of our customer's trust in us and of our commitment to serve their business."
With the reinforcement of its ground express product ‘Dart Surfaceline’ last year, Blue Dart has now expanded its reach to over 20,955 locations across the country. Pioneers in India’s air express segment, Blue Dart today operates six air freighters, across 62 air routes with a payload capacity of 300 tonnes per night.
“The strategy going ahead is to be a one-stop shop for all the distribution requirements our customers might have. We stand committed to bring people and markets together and participate in the country’s growth story”, added Anil Khanna.
About Blue Dart:
Blue Dart, South Asia's premier No.1 express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics company, offers secure and reliable delivery of consignments to over 20,955 locations in India.
As part of the DHL Group (DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding & DHL Exel Supply Chain), Blue Dart accesses the largest and most comprehensive express and logistics network worldwide, covering over 220 countries and offers an entire spectrum of distribution services including air express, freight forwarding supply chain solutions and customs clearance.
Blue Dart was selected as a Business Superbrand from over 1,699 brands and received the Readers Digest’s Most Trusted Brand Gold Award, both for three years in a row and has been listed twice in the Dun & Bradstreet top 500 companies in India. The Blue Dart team drives market leadership through its motivated people force, dedicated air capacity, cutting-edge technology, innovation, and value-added services to deliver unmatched standards of service quality to its customers. For further information, please visit our website at www.bluedart.com
