Investment programme targets life sciences, e-commerce and digitalisation sectors with new facilities planned across multiple Indian cities
DHL Group will invest €1bn in its India business units as the company looks to capitalise on the country’s “dynamic market” and to align with its 2030 growth strategy.
The investment programme covers sectors including life sciences and healthcare, new energy, e-commerce and digitalisation.
Infrastructure investments include: a health logistics hub for DHL Supply Chain India in Bhiwandi; a new facility for express business Blue Dart in Bijwasan; an automatic sorting centre for DHL Express India in Delhi; a fifth DHL IT services centre in Indore; an electric vehicle (EV) and battery logistics centres in Chennai and Mumbai; and a ground hub for Blue Dart in Haryana.
DHL Group chief executive Tobias Meyer said: “Global trade is facing headwinds, but we remain confident in India’s dynamic market. The country’s diversification strategy and business-friendly policies provide a solid foundation for long-term investments.
”With our investment programme of around €1bn, we are expanding reliable and more sustainable logistics solutions for our customers in India."
DHL said that its recently published Global Connectedness Tracker showed that the average distance of goods trade in India is expected to reach 6,190km in 2025, up from 6,090km in 2024.
"This reflects India’s increasing trade with 24 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. DHL’s global network in 220 countries and territories positions the Group to support India’s growing role in international supply chains," the company said.
DHL has announced several regional investment programmes in recent months. Last month, the company said it would invest €300m in its sub-Saharan Africa operations as the company targets the region for its ”growing strategic importance in global trade”.
And in June, the company revealed plans to invest more than €500m in its Middle East operations.
