The government is actively working to cut red tape, attract fresh investments and encourage greater private participation.
Speaking at a recent industry interface, Joint Secretary at the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), affirmed that a series of regulatory overhauls is in motion under the broader umbrella of the PM Gati Shakti initiative. He said that the government’s ongoing efforts are rooted in a single objective: reducing systemic inefficiencies that deter private sector entry and inflate operational costs. “We are focused on eliminating bottlenecks that compromise the ease of doing business, especially in logistics where every minute counts,” he said. The sector, often overlooked despite its vital role in economic movement, is now central to India’s infrastructure modernisation efforts.
Referring to the challenges posed by India’s vast and complex geography, He drew attention to the disparity in public service delivery. “You can get groceries in ten minutes, but may not be able to reach a hospital in the same time. That’s the logistical challenge we must address,” he said, underscoring the urgency for more reliable and integrated infrastructure. At the heart of the government’s strategy is the PM Gati Shakti Master Plan—an ambitious blueprint to synchronise logistics and infrastructure development across multiple ministries and states. As part of the effort, he revealed that the Centre is exploring ways to open up granular logistics data for private players, enabling smarter planning, better freight movement, and innovation in last-mile delivery.
However, he made it clear that this transformation would not be possible through government action alone. He urged industry players, investors and technology firms to step up and co-create the next generation of logistics solutions. “Every stakeholder must come on board. We’re laying the foundation, but the scale and ambition demand collective ownership,” he said.
Also present at the event, Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA) Chairperson Anita Praveen echoed similar sentiments, noting that the warehousing segment is receiving a digital upgrade. Licensing processes are being simplified and timelines shortened to make the ecosystem more responsive to market needs, she said.
The evolving policy landscape aligns with India’s broader vision of sustainable and equitable urban growth. Efficient logistics are essential not only to drive down carbon footprints but also to empower small businesses, ensure last-mile health and food delivery, and decongest urban sprawl.
As global investors look to India for the next big infrastructure story, the transformation of its logistics ecosystem could emerge as a defining chapter—where clean mobility, public-private partnership and regulatory reform converge to rewire the way goods and services move across the subcontinent.
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