Blue Dart MD bets on chips, data centres and Tier-II push to power India's next logistics leap

MD Balfour Manuel says AI, semiconductors, data centres, FTAs and airport build-out will reshape Indian logistics. E-commerce now contributes 30% of Blue Dart's business with over 50% share of the air logistics e-commerce market, as the firm channels more than a third of capex into technology.

— Filed Wed, 17 Jun, 2026, 07:12 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

Blue Dart MD Balfour Manuel sees AI, semiconductors, data centres, FTAs and airport expansion driving logistics growth. E-commerce contributes 30% of business with over 50% air logistics share; focus shifting to Tier-II/III cities and speed-led delivery.

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