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Topic: Logistics

Railways cheapest mode of cargo transport in India, finds govt’s first-ever study on freight costs

India’s logistics costs fell to 7.97 percent of GDP in FY24, down from 8.84 percent a year earlier, with small firms facing the heaviest burden, the DPIIT report shows.

New Noida isn’t repeating Noida, Greater Noida mistakes. It’s Yogi’s biggest bet

Dubbed as an investment circuit, New Noida is Yogi’s answer to Mayawati’s Noida and may look to challenge Gurugram’s IT dominance, say officials.

ADB approves $350M for India’s logistics revamp

The multimodal program is aimed at boosting competitiveness, and cut costs while modernising the sector.

Gujarat signs landmark deal to digitize logistics sector

New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen the logistics sector and improve the flow of goods across the state, Gujarat officials have signed an...

SubscriberWrites: E-commerce logistics’ challenge with Quick commerce

Operating model of quick commerce revolves around inventory carrying dark stores. Viability of such an inventory led model depends on order volume and drop density.

Natesan Andiyappillai’s top-notch IT skill sets & technical expertise greatly help Logistics & Supply Chain Industry

Nate has always excelled in his education from schooling through his dual Master’s degrees, by scoring above distinction with his hard work, dedication, and intelligence.

Logistics sector estimated to grow over 3 trillion in 35 years—India must leverage it

Newly launched National Logistics Policy can merge modes of transports and handle issues plaguing the sector.

Warehouse standards, digital services — Modi govt’s new logistics policy ‘complements Gati Shakti’

PM Modi launched National Logistics Policy Saturday. Exporters in high-value sectors like gems & jewellery welcome it but have concerns about implementation of digital services.

Making of a developed India — glimpses from the launch of the National Logistics Policy by PM Modi

The Prime Minister, who turned 72 Saturday, said '8 years of hard work' had gone into the making of the policy. ThePrint's Praveen Jain brings moments from the event.

Robust logistics is launchpad for $5-trillion economy. States must strengthen supply chains

Logistics Ease Across Different States, or LEADS ranking, can nudge states to undertake steps for reducing logistics cost and increase global competitiveness.

On Camera

Period pain is real. Blanket menstrual leave policy isn’t a fix

The Supreme Court is right to point out the 'mindset of employers', who, because of this policy, may deduce that 'women are inferior.'

A war in the Gulf, a crisis in Gujarat’s Morbi: India’s ceramics capital counts the cost

Morbi makes 80-90% of India’s ceramic exports. The West Asia conflict has cut its propane supply, shutting 200 factories and threatening 400 more—along with 9 lakh livelihoods.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.