Archive · 29 Jan 2026
Tech-Enabled Logistics Boost MSME Efficiency: C-DEP-IIT Delhi Study
A new report by C-DEP and IIT Delhi shows that using technology for moving goods within cities helps small and medium businesses save money and work better.
These businesses, which make up a big part of India's economy, often struggle with high transport costs and delays.
The report found that tech-enabled transport services make it easier and cheaper for these businesses to move their goods.
This helps them serve more customers and make more money.
However, there are some risks, like new taxes that could make these services more expensive.
The report suggests that the government should make sure these services stay affordable and support the use of electric vehicles for a cleaner environment.
C-DEP and IIT Delhi released a report on tech-enabled intra-city logistics for MSMEs.
MSMEs contribute 30% to India's GDP and 45% to industrial output but face challenges in intra-city goods movement.
Tech-enabled logistics services reduce transportation costs, improve on-time delivery, and expand customer reach for MSMEs.
Potential GST 2.0 tax increase could raise logistics costs by over 12%, affecting small businesses.
The report recommends regulatory clarity, gradual formalization of transport operators, and support for electric freight vehicles.
- Who
- Centre for Digital Economy Policy Research (C-DEP) and IIT Delhi
- What
- Released a report on tech-enabled intra-city logistics for MSMEs
- When
- Today (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
- Why
- To assess the role of tech-enabled goods transportation services in improving logistics cost and efficiency for MSMEs
- Report Title
- Study of Technology-Enabled Intra-City Logistics for MSMEs
- Organizations Involved
- Centre for Digital Economy Policy Research (C-DEP) and IIT Delhi
- Release Event Location
- India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
- MSMEs' Contribution to GDP
- 30%
- MSMEs' Contribution to Industrial Output
- 45%
- Business Users of Tech-Enabled Logistics
- 71%
- Intra-City Goods Transportation Orders by Business Users
- 97%
- MSMEs Reporting Lower Transportation Costs
- 73%
- MSMEs with Improved On-Time Transportation
- 95%
- MSMEs Expanding Customer Reach
- 27%
- Potential GST 2.0 Tax Increase
- From 5% to 18%
- Potential Increase in Per-Trip Logistics Costs
- Over 12%