DHL Group operates in India through DHL brands and its controlling stake in Blue Dart Express, a listed express and logistics company. Blue Dart runs domestic air and ground express services, including a cargo airline subsidiary.
Ownership and structure
DHL Group controls the listed express carrier Blue Dart, in which the promoter held 75 percent as of September 2026. It also runs DHL Express, DHL Supply Chain and DHL Global Forwarding businesses in India. Blue Dart Express Limited is listed on the NSE and BSE under the symbol BLUEDART.
What India does for DHL Group
India is a fast growing logistics market for DHL Group and hosts one of its largest technology hubs, with more than 1,300 digital and logistics staff.
Investment and deals
In November 2025 DHL Group announced plans to invest about 1 billion euros across its Indian businesses by 2030, following a 500 million euro commitment made in 2022.
DHL Group's India business
DHL Express invested 120 million euros in Blue Dart on November 8, 2004, after a business alliance that began in 2002. Blue Dart posted revenue of Rs 5,267 crore for FY2024.
Blue Dart opened a 250,000 square foot integrated logistics hub at Bijwasan in Delhi on January 14, 2025.
Key moves in India
- 2002: Blue Dart formed a business alliance with DHL Express.
- 2004: DHL Express invested 120 million euros in Blue Dart on November 8, 2004 and became its major shareholder.
- 2022: DHL Group committed 500 million euros of investment in India.
- 2025: Blue Dart opened a 250,000 square foot integrated logistics hub at Bijwasan in Delhi on January 14, 2025.
- 2025: In November 2025 DHL Group announced about 1 billion euros of investment in India by 2030.
Where it operates
DHL Group runs its India business from Mumbai. It also has a presence in New Delhi.
At a glance
- Home country: Germany
- Global headquarters: Bonn
- Sector: Manufacturing & Supply Chains
- Business: Logistics
- Role of India: Sales market, Global delivery and operations
- India entity: Blue Dart Express Limited
- Listed in India: Blue Dart Express Limited (BLUEDART)
- India head office: Mumbai
- India offices: Mumbai, New Delhi
- India headcount: Not available
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