Mumbai : Blue Dart Express announced on Monday that it will raise its shipping rates by 9-12 percent starting on January 1, 2025. The company stated that the pricing changes for 2025, which consist of inflation adjustments and cost streamlining, aim to partially offset increasing long-term expenses like escalating input costs for operations such as airline operating and infrastructure costs.
Blue Dart plans to enforce the General Price Increase (GPI) starting on January 1. Blue Dart stated that the price hike will vary between 9 and 12 percent on average, taking into consideration product differences and shipping characteristics. It was stated that this crucial decision will guarantee the ongoing delivery of high-quality service, while also promoting sustainable collaboration within the ecosystem.
This price change is crucial in maintaining our operational excellence, while still providing solutions focused on the requirements of our stakeholders. Balfour Manuel, Managing Director at Blue Dart, stated that in addition to our yearly price change, we are also organizing funds to grow our network, embrace new technologies, and improve our service offerings.