Archive · 28 Jun 2025
Delhi's Supply Chain Transformation: A National Growth Engine
Imagine the supply chain as a super-important engine for India's growth, according to Delhi's leaders!
Delhi, with its many factories and workers, is a key part of this engine.
They're building new industrial hubs to help things run smoothly.
Transporting goods by river is also a hot topic because it's cheaper and better for the environment than using roads.
However, there's a problem: sneaky illegal trade that costs the country a lot of money every year.
The government is working to fix this by tracking the flow of goods and helping businesses work together.
Finally, a big event was held to recognize those changing how things are moved and delivered.
Delhi's Minister declared supply chains a core economic pillar.
Delhi is developing three new industrial hubs with integrated logistics.
India’s waterways can reduce logistics costs by up to 60% compared to road transport.
Illicit trade costs India over ₹1.17 lakh crore annually across key sectors.
The ET Edge Supply Chain Management Fest ‘25 concluded with an awards ceremony.
- Who
- Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Vijay Kumar, Balfour Manuel, and Sungita Sharma were some of the key speakers.
- What
- The ET Edge Supply Chain Management Fest ‘25 highlighted the importance of supply chains and logistics in India.
- When
- The event was held in 2025.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- To discuss and promote improvements in India's supply chains, focusing on efficiency, cost reduction, and countering illegal trade.
Government Perspective
Industry Perspective
Challenges and Solutions
Government Perspective
Promoting multimodal integration and formalization of the unorganised sector.
Industry Perspective
Tackling illicit trade with stronger enforcement, tech-enabled tracking, and industry collaboration
- Minister
- Manjinder Singh Sirsa
- Industrial Hubs
- Three new hubs planned in Delhi
- Warehousing Market Share (Delhi)
- 16%
- Cost Reduction (Waterways)
- Up to 60% vs. road transport
- Illicit Trade Cost
- Over ₹1.17 lakh crore annually