Industry Overview

The Automotive & Industrial Logistics sector in India is a cornerstone of the nation’s manufacturing and trade ecosystem, valued at over ₹15 lakh crore (USD 180+ billion in 2025) and growing steadily at around 8–9% annually. Driven by the rapid expansion of the automotive, engineering, and industrial manufacturing segments, this sector plays a critical role in enabling just-in-time (JIT) production, efficient inventory management, and seamless last-mile delivery to OEMs and tier suppliers.

Source: https://ibef.org/industry/india-automobiles

Industry Challenges

Automotive & industrial supply chains face unique pressures:

Specialized Warehousing

Designed for automotive parts, tyres, and industrial components.

JIT & JIS Delivery Support

Synchronizing with OEM production schedules to avoid downtime.

Spare Parts Distribution

B2B supply to dealers, distributors, and aftermarket networks.

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Heavy & Bulk Handling Expertise

Safe movement of oversized, palletized, and fragile industrial cargo.

Tech-Driven Visibility

WMS/TMS, barcode scanning, and real-time tracking across the supply chain.

  • How KDL Enabled Seamless Distribution for an Automotive Giant
    A leading tyre manufacturer needed a logistics partner to manage warehousing and pan-India dealer distribution while meeting strict JIT timelines for OEM supply.
  • Through optimised warehouse slotting, tech-enabled order management, and multimodal distribution, KDL achieved 98% on-time dealer deliveries and ensured uninterrupted supply to OEM partners across 8,000+ pin codes.

Integrated 3PL & Infrastructure

Warehousing + distribution across India’s industrial hubs.

Deep Industry Experience

Decades of managing tyres, automotive parts, lubricants, and machinery logistics.

Technology-Enabled Control

Proprietary WMS/TMS, real-time dashboards, and SKU-level visibility.

Transport Excellence with Kratos

Multimodal fleet ensuring nationwide dealer & OEM distribution.

Scalability & Flexibility

Quick adaptation for new launches, dealer expansion, or market demand surges.