Articles by: Richa Tyagi

The True Cost of Logistics: What Customers Should Know About Freight Pricing

The True Cost of Logistics: What Customers Should Know About Freight Pricing

In the world of logistics, freight rates are often a hot topic, writes Meet Morjaria, of Jalaram Freight Carriers Pvt. Ltd. Customers want faster deliveries at lower costs, but what goes into freight pricing? Why do rates fluctuate? And most importantly, what does a fair freight rate cover? For businesses, transport is not just an expense—it’s an investment in supply[Read More…]

The Impact Of E-Commerce On Logistics: Challenges, Opportunities And Future Trends

The Impact Of E-Commerce On Logistics: Challenges, Opportunities And Future Trends

E-commerce has grown rapidly in the last decade as more consumers buy products digitally. It is bound to impact logistics in more ways than one, writes Devanantham Ilavazhagan, Product Manager – Ramco Logistics Software, Ramco Systems. With over 33 per cent of the world’s population shopping online, ecommerce is a USD 6.8 trillion industry in 2025 and will reach the[Read More…]

Empowering Transport Entrepreneurs

Empowering Transport Entrepreneurs

The nineteenth batch of the MPower Programme brought together 35 transport entrepreneurs at the premiere institute IIM-Ahmedabad. They left with key takeaways to improve commercial transportation, writes Ashish Bhatia. The Indian transport industry, particularly the commercial vehicle sector, is evolving rapidly with technological advancements and financial structuring. Mahindra MPower, an initiative designed to empower youth transport entrepreneurs, is at the[Read More…]

by April 5, 2025 GAME CHANGER
Union Budget 2025 Trade Off

Union Budget 2025 Trade Off

The Union Budget 2025, presented amidst a charged parliamentary session, maintained the course for India’s economic future and ended with a big bang forego, writes Ashish Bhatia. With a focus on accelerating growth, fostering inclusivity, and unlocking national potential, the budget pursued transformative reforms across key sectors. The vision of Viksit Bharat—zero poverty, a 100 per cent skilled workforce, and[Read More…]

by April 5, 2025 Cover Stories