Running from 8th October to 14th November 2026, the campaign offers special savings on domestic and international shipments, making it easier, more affordable and convenient to share Diwali joy with family, friends and business associates across India and around the world.

Festive gifts within India can be shipped using the special discounted shipping rates of up to 50% on eligible domestic consignments weighing between 2 kg and 10 kg. To make the experience even more convenient, customers can also avail of free doorstep pickup and home booking services, subject to service availability.

Extending the festive spirit beyond borders, customers can also enjoy significant savings of up to 60% on eligible international gift consignments. The offer covers a range of shipment weights and destinations, making it easier to send festive gifts, sweets and hampers across the globe through Blue Dart’s reliable international express network. Terms and conditions apply.

Available for a limited period, the Diwali Express 2026 offer can be availed by the customers through Blue Dart-DHL’s trusted network by visiting their nearest retail stores and Franchisee Collection Centres. Customers can also book shipments through Blue Dart’s website or Customer Care.

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International Parcel Connect offers businesses an alternative between premium-priced express services and lower-cost postal options. Powered by DHL eCommerce, it combines Blue Dart’s capabilities and customer support in India with an established international parcel network, offering Standard and Expedited delivery options and shipment visibility.

Commenting on the launch, Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart, said, “For years, our customers have asked us to extend Blue Dart’s trusted service to their international shipping needs. International Parcel Connect answers that call with a world-class solution, combining our operational strengths in India with the reach of our international network. As Indian enterprises pursue opportunities beyond domestic markets, we are committed to providing the dependable logistics connections that turn their global aspirations into growth.”

Dipanjan Banerjee, Chief Commercial Officer, Blue Dart, said, “India’s B2C e-commerce exports are currently estimated at around US$2 billion, reflecting the opportunity for Indian businesses to reach overseas customers. For many sellers, the choice has been between premium-priced express delivery and lower-cost postal shipping. International Parcel Connect bridges this gap, allowing customers to choose between two delivery speeds to suit their needs. Shipment visibility and Blue Dart customer support in India provide greater control and a local point of contact, making cross-border shipping more accessible and easier to manage.”

The service supports eligible B2C parcels weighing 50 g to 11 kg, across categories including apparel and fashion products, automobile spare parts, books, handicrafts, imitation jewellery and rugs, alongside other eligible marketplace and e-commerce products. Shipments are subject to applicable customs, regulatory, commodity, weight and dimensional requirements.

Beginning with the United States, Blue Dart plans to progressively extend International Parcel Connect to other relevant markets, including the United Kingdom, countries in the European Union, Canada and Australia, to support Indian businesses’ global e-commerce aspirations.

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Rabindra brings nearly 25 years of extensive experience in leading legal, secretarial, compliance, and corporate governance functions across diverse industries. A qualified Company Secretary, Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), and a law graduate from Berhampur University, he has built a distinguished career driving regulatory excellence, governance transformation, and business-focused legal strategy.

Prior to joining Blue Dart, he held prominent legal, compliance, and governance leadership roles across leading Indian and multinational organizations, including Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd., NIVEA India, Vodafone India, and Bharti Del Monte Foods Ltd. Throughout his career, Rabindra has played a key role in strengthening governance frameworks, managing regulatory complexities, and enabling sustainable business growth across diverse sectors.

His expertise spans corporate governance, ESG, ethics and compliance, risk management, regulatory affairs, data privacy, intellectual property, and cross-border legal operations. He is also recognised for leveraging technology-enabled legal solutions to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and support business agility. His contributions have been recognised through accolades including the Blue Knight Award at NIVEA India, while his role as a thought leader and visiting faculty member at leading law schools reflects his commitment to shaping the future of the legal and governance profession.

With a career spanning some of India’s leading organisations, Rabindra brings a unique blend of legal acumen, governance leadership, and business insight that will further strengthen Blue Dart’s commitment to trust, resilience, ethical conduct, and sustainable growth.

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Blue Dart reviews its pricing annually to account for changes in operating costs and maintain the speed, reliability and service quality customers expect. The revision reflects changes in operating costs and supports continued investment in service quality and network capabilities. Customers who sign up between October 1 and December 31, 2026, will be exempt from the upcoming price increase.

Elaborating on the announcement, Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart, said, “As India’s economy grows and businesses expand into new markets, reliable logistics remains essential to their competitiveness. Meeting this demand requires sustained investment in infrastructure, technology and network capacity amid an evolving global trade environment. Our annual price revision supports these investments, strengthening our ability to connect businesses across India and deliver the service excellence customers expect from Blue Dart.” 

Dipanjan Banerjee, Chief Commercial Officer, Blue Dart, added, “Rising labour and utility costs, alongside inflationary pressures, continue to put pressure on operating expenses. We are mitigating these pressures through productivity improvements, network optimisation and greater automation, while enhancing the customer experience. This measured price revision will help us maintain delivery reliability, speed and service quality across our domestic portfolio.”

Blue Dart remains committed to supporting India’s economic growth through a reliable, secure and technology-enabled logistics network. The company will continue to strengthen its integrated air and ground capabilities, with a sustained focus on operational excellence, service quality and long-term value creation. 

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The pan-India initiative has been implemented over the years with a clear dual purpose. It contributes to carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration, while also creating sustainable income opportunities for farmers. At maturity, the 1 million trees are estimated to sequester approximately 20,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, strengthening climate resilience and supporting India’s broader environmental goals.

Beyond carbon impact, the project plays a vital role in restoring ecological balance. The plantations improve soil fertility, prevent erosion, enhance water retention, and contribute to better air quality by absorbing pollutants and generating oxygen. By stabilising local microclimates and supporting improved water cycles, the initiative enhances long-term environmental sustainability. Furthermore, the initiative aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).

Commenting on the milestone, Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, said: “Reaching the milestone of one million trees planted is a significant step in our commitment to supporting India’s carbon reduction and climate resilience goals. As one of the country’s largest logistics networks, we recognise our responsibility in contributing to a low-carbon future. Expanding green cover at scale not only supports national decarbonisation ambitions but also strengthens long-term environmental sustainability. Equally important, our initiative has strengthened rural livelihoods by equipping farmers with sustainable practices and long-term income opportunities. For us, climate action must be measurable, inclusive, and aligned with India’s broader ambition of building a resilient, sustainable economy.”

A key differentiator of the programme is its strong focus on farmer capacity building. Beneficiaries receive structured training on tree plantation, maintenance, organic farming practices, mulching, pruning, pest control, and water conservation techniques. Demonstration plots and workshops enable hands-on learning, ensuring sustainable outcomes and long-term livelihood benefits. This milestone reflects Blue Dart’s continued efforts to integrate environmental responsibility with inclusive growth by strengthening ecosystems, supporting communities, and contributing meaningfully to a greener future.

The recognition underlines Blue Dart’s efforts to strengthen its corporate governance framework and embed the principles of transparency, accountability and ethical conduct across the organisation. A robust legal and compliance architecture, led by Tushar Gunderia, Head – Legal & Compliance and Company Secretary, has been instrumental in aligning the company’s practices with an evolving regulatory environment while protecting the interests of stakeholders.

The award was presented in the presence of eminent dignitaries including Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India; Sir Chris Bryant, MP, Hon’ble Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, Government of the United Kingdom; His Excellency Vikram Doraiswami, IFS, Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom; Mr. Chanchal Kumar, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India; and Baroness Verma, Global Chair, Advisory Council, Institute of Directors (IOD), India, Member of the House of Lords and former Minister for International Development and Energy & Climate Change, Government of the United Kingdom.

Commenting on the recognition, Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart, said “Good governance sits at the core of our licence to operate and grow. The Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance is a valued acknowledgment of our commitment to strong governance, compliance and legal standards that support our business and build long-term trust with customers, investors, regulators and partners.”

This accolade further reinforces Blue Dart’s position as a trusted leader in the logistics sector, combining operational excellence and innovation with a strong foundation of ethical and legal practices.

India, 29^th September 2025: Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, today announced a General Price Increase (GPI) effective January 1st, 2026. The average shipment price is set to increase in the range of 9% to 12%, depending on product variabilities and the customer’s shipping profile.

In line with its annual practice, Blue Dart undertakes a comprehensive review of its pricing structure to ensure continued service excellence while fostering sustainable ecosystem collaboration. This pricing adjustment is essential to maintaining Blue Dart’s high standards of speed, reliability, and customer-centric solutions, while addressing the impacts of inflationary pressures, escalating airline costs, and the complexities of global supply chains.

To support new customers and encourage business growth, those signing up between October 1st and December 31st, 2025, will not be impacted by the upcoming GPI.

Commenting on the announcement, Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart Express, said, “At Blue Dart, our commitment has always been to deliver excellence building a future-ready logistics ecosystem. The General Price Increase enables us to continue investing in advanced technology, greener logistics, and network expansion, ensuring that our customers experience unmatched reliability and speed. We will exempt all customers onboarded between October and December 2025, hereby reaffirming our promise to support businesses in scaling seamlessly with us, even amidst global challenges.”

Blue Dart remains steadfast in its mission to connect businesses and communities with trust, speed, and care. By proactively balancing economic realities with long-term investments in innovation and sustainability, we are positioning ourselves and our customers for resilient growth. With a strong foundation and a customer-first mindset, we are confident of continuing to set benchmarks in the express logistics industry while enabling India’s progress in the global supply chain.

India, 24^th September 2025: Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s premier express air transportation and integrated logistics provider, today announced ‘Diwali Express’, a limited period offer that makes festive gifting more affordable across India and to key global destinations. The offer is valid until 27 October 2025.

Under the scheme, customers can avail:

• Up to 40% off on domestic gift shipments weighing 2–10 kg (applicable on Domestic Priority services).
• Up to 60% off on international, non-document gift shipments at 3 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, and 25 kg slabs to key markets.

“With ‘Diwali Express’, we’re enabling customers and businesses to share festive cheer with reliable, on-time deliveries at compelling rates,” said Dipanjan Banerjee, Chief Commercial Officer at Blue Dart. “Coupled with Blue Dart’s extensive reach and time-definite services, this promotion ensures gifts arrive swiftly and securely across India and overseas.”

Blue Dart services reach over 56,400 locations in India and 220 countries and territories worldwide, supporting popular festive shipments such as hampers, sweets, apparel and curated gifts. The offer is available across all Blue Dart retail stores and via home pick-up at no additional charge.

Under this collaboration, Blue Dart will transport cargo via metro trains during non-peak hours, utilising available capacity to ensure faster and more reliable movement of time-sensitive shipments, it stated.

It further highlighted that the step will reduce dependency on road transport, thereby easing congestion and curbing vehicular emissions.

This innovative tool is designed to address the distinctive challenges faced by small, medium, and large establishments in managing their First Mile Dispatches through Digitization, with a focus on operational efficiency. By streamlining operations and fostering growth across all enterprise segments, Blue Dart aims to transform the way businesses handle their shipments.

Blue Dart will integrate the cutting-edge software platform offered by eShipz.com into its existing logistics infrastructure. This integration will provide access to advanced dispatch tools, ensuring seamless connectivity with sales platforms, marketplaces, order management systems, warehouse management systems, and enterprise resource planning systems of shippers.

On the offering, Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart, says, “Through this platform, we aim to enhance the capabilities of both MSMEs and large enterprises, enabling them to optimize their supply chain processes and gain a competitive edge in their respective industries. We are dedicated to supporting the growth and success of MSMEs, not only in India but also in enabling them to go global.”

On the partnership, Shivadeep Mahadi, Co-Founder & CMO of eShipz.com, added, “Our partnership with Blue Dart aligns perfectly with our mission to empower businesses through technology.”

One of the Blue Dart’s key USPs is its unparalleled reach, boasting access to over 56,000+ locations across the nation and with DHL Group spanning 220 countries and territories worldwide.