‘Expansion of DFCs, multimodal infra key to drive growth’

Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart, says “As India marches toward becoming a USD 5 trillion economy, the logistics sector stands at the forefront of enabling this transformation. The Union Budget 2025-26 presents an opportunity to enhance the sector’s contribution by prioritizing investments in freight train speeds, expanding Dedicated Freight Corridors, and improving multimodal infrastructure for industries such as mining, steel, and cement. With the National Logistics Policy and PM GatiShakti driving progress, we look forward to robust capital expenditure on physical and digital infrastructure, along with technology integration and sustainability measures, to strengthen logistics efficiency and elevate India’s industrial competitiveness on a global scale.”