Blue Dart announces General Price Increase from Jan 1

The average shipment price increase will be 9.6% as compared to 2021, dependant on the shipping profile, the company said in a statement.

Customers signing up from October 01 to December 31, 2021 will not be impacted by the price increase.

The company said it adjusts prices annually, taking into account inflation, currency dynamics, fuel cost fluctuations, rising regulatory costs, and other mandatory costs, such as expenses related to compliance for the workforce with enhanced security regulations across 35,000+ locations it serves.

Commenting on the announcement, Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart said, “Over the last year and a half, innovation, adoption of technology, the agility of our systems and our workforce, have all showcased the resiliency of the Blue Dart brand.  The annual increase is more inflation-related and enables us to sustain service quality and cost increases. At the same time, we also try to make a significant contribution to improving our environmental footprint and remain a Sustainable Provider of Choice.”

Blue Dart's CMO & Head - Business Development Ketan Kulkarni added, “Blue Dart has thrived during the pandemic and continues to remain cautious yet optimistic on the way forward.

"Automation and technology have always been major pivots of our business, not only to ensure customer satisfaction but also to make sustainable choices that secure a future for the generations of tomorrow."