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F E A T U R E
More Than Miles
What’s Fuelling the Next Chapter
in Indian Logistics?
As India’s logistics sector enters a
critical phase of evolution, sustainability
is no longer an optional add-on but a
defining metric of success. This feature
delves into how a new generation of
start-ups is reshaping the industry—
through innovation, collaboration, and
vision-led strategies—across core
areas such as emissions reduction,
digital infrastructure, ESG compliance,
and circular logistics models. Blending
insights from leading industry voices,
RADHIKA BANSAL traces how technology,
policy shifts, and evolving market
dynamics are converging to shape a
cleaner, smarter, and more resilient
future for Indian logistics.
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S
USTAINABILITY START-UPS:
IS THERE ROOM FOR ALL IN A
CROWDED MARKET?
As India’s logistics sector accelerates toward its next phase,
sustainability has emerged not just as a buzzword, but as
a strategic pillar. Within this transformation, start-ups
are playing an increasingly visible role—not merely as disruptors, but as
collaborators within a complex, interlinked ecosystem. Their entry has
prompted a crucial question: is the sustainability market too crowded,
or is there still room for meaningful innovation?
Smitha Shetty, Regional Director – APAC at Achilles Information,
sees ample opportunity in the Asia Paci昀椀c region for sustainability-focused
start-ups, especially in logistics. “The sustainability sector in the Asia Paci昀椀c
region presents a signi昀椀cant opportunity for start-ups, driven by growing
regulatory momentum, evolving consumer expectations, and increased
investor focus on ESG performance,” she notes. With logistics supply chains
sprawling across diverse geographies and regulatory environments, the
need for scalable, region-speci昀椀c solutions is acute. According to Shetty,
it is precisely the fragmented nature of the APAC market that offers
fertile ground for start-ups to create tailored solutions. “From emissions
