Phaltan, a fast-growing industrial town in Maharashtra, has gained a major infrastructure boost with the commissioning of a dedicated logistics hub by Mahindra Logistics Ltd for Cummins India. Spread across over 3 lakh sq ft, the state-of-the-art warehousing facility is now operational, serving as a strategic supply chain anchor to consolidate, store, and dispatch Cummins’ diverse range of power solutions.
This development is part of Mahindra Logistics’ larger vision to scale up its presence in India’s key industrial corridors while supporting its clients with integrated, tech-enabled logistics services. With direct access to key highways and proximity to Pune’s major industrial zones, the Phaltan warehouse promises to significantly improve Cummins India’s inbound and outbound logistics, last-mile delivery, and warehouse management.
Officials at Mahindra Logistics noted that India’s transformation into the world’s fourth-largest economy is being propelled by robust infrastructure and agile supply chains. The new facility in Phaltan, they said, reflects a commitment to building an intelligent, efficient, and scalable logistics ecosystem that meets the evolving needs of industries like automotive and power systems manufacturing.This facility is more than just a warehouse — it is a symbol of sustainable and future-ready logistics. Built to meet Cummins India’s global environmental standards, the site operates on renewable energy and features green infrastructure elements such as solar panels and advanced water recycling systems. These design features align with both companies’ commitments to low-carbon operations and net-zero ambitions.
Besides environmental benefits, the centre is expected to play a catalytic role in the local economy, with over 500 employment opportunities to be generated across warehousing, operations, and support functions. The integrated logistics centre also exemplifies a shift in Indian logistics from fragmented warehousing to unified, multi-purpose facilities capable of supporting manufacturing-led growth.The warehouse will act as a central node for Cummins’ operations, streamlining the movement of products from multiple production points into one distribution-ready location. This consolidation not only enhances visibility and service levels but also helps cut operational costs and improve turnaround time — a vital advantage in today’s competitive manufacturing landscape.
For Mahindra Logistics, the Phaltan facility is part of a broader strategy to deepen its role in supply chain management, providing end-to-end solutions that include everything from site identification and greenfield development to unified distribution systems. As India’s logistics sector evolves towards integrated solutions with an emphasis on sustainability and efficiency, projects like this stand out as benchmarks for future growth.While the long-term impact on Cummins India’s market reach and cost structure will unfold in due course, the immediate effect is clear: an eco-smart, digitally enabled, and people-inclusive warehouse that brings the future of logistics closer to the present.
By anchoring such development in emerging industrial towns like Phaltan, Mahindra Logistics is not only supporting corporate clients but also contributing to more balanced and sustainable regional development.
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