How tech startups are transforming logistics in digital India

As legacy systems give way to digital networks, Indian logistics tech startups are powering agile, data-driven supply chains.

- By Parijat Sourabh

India's logistics landscape is experiencing a transformative shift, propelled by innovative technology startups that are redefining how goods move across the country. As the world's fourth-largest economy continues its digital transformation journey, logistics tech startups are emerging as critical enablers of this evolution, bridging the gap between traditional supply chain operations and the demands of modern commerce.

The digital logistics renaissance

According to data from Grand View Research, India's logistics market was valued at USD 228.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 357.3 billion by 2030. The Indian market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.7% from 2025 to 2030.

The Indian logistics sector has long been characterised by fragmentation, inefficiency, and manual processes. However, a new generation of technology-driven startups is challenging these limitations, leveraging artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital platforms to create more efficient, transparent, and sustainable supply chain solutions.

This transformation is particularly evident in the context of India's Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a public technology initiative launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, to foster a decentralised open e-commerce model. The ONDC framework is creating unprecedented opportunities for logistics tech startups to scale and innovate.

ONDC: The great logistics equaliser

At the forefront of this revolution is Shipfast, a specialised ONDC enabler that exemplifies how startups are capitalising on India's digital commerce transformation. As Co-Founder Divya CH explains, Shipfast's core mission is to "democratise commerce by simplifying the logistics and grievance redressal backbone of the ONDC network."