The India last mile delivery market size reached USD 6.50 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 24.00 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 13.70% during 2025-2033. The India last-mile delivery market is driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce, rising consumer demand for faster deliveries, advancements in logistics technology, urbanization, government investments in infrastructure, and the expansion of quick commerce, enabling efficient and cost-effective delivery solutions across urban and rural areas.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 6.50 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 24.00 Billion |
Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) | 13.70% |
E-Commerce Expansion and Consumer Demand for Quick Deliveries
The sudden surge in e-commerce in India has been a major driver of the development of last-mile delivery services. With online shopping gaining popularity, customers expect quicker and more efficient delivery, which encourages logistics companies to innovate and streamline their last-mile operations. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the growth of online retail, as shoppers flocked to home deliveries for safety and convenience. This growing demand has spurred the rise of quick commerce platforms that guarantee delivery within 10 to 30 minutes. Mukesh Ambani's Reliance, for example, is turning its retail business to become a part of India's thriving quick commerce industry, led by Indian startups such as Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto. It has transformed Indian consumers' shopping patterns quite profoundly with rapid expansion to an estimated market size of USD 6 billion by 2024 from USD 100 million in 2020. To address these rising expectations, logistics firms are investing in technology and infrastructure to optimize their last-mile delivery operations. This involves the implementation of real-time tracking systems, route optimization algorithms, and the creation of local fulfillment centers to facilitate timely deliveries. The emphasis on improving delivery speed and reliability is essential in sustaining customer satisfaction and loyalty in a competitive market.
Urbanization and Infrastructure Development
India's urbanization has resulted in the infrastructural growth of cities, posing both challenges and opportunities for last-mile delivery operations. With rising populations in cities, there is greater demand for products and services, which requires efficient delivery networks to serve these urban agglomerations. Investments made by the Indian government in developing infrastructure, including the construction of highways, expressways, and freight corridors, have greatly enhanced connectivity between cities and towns. These developments enable quicker movement of goods, lessening transit times and operational costs for logistics operators. Also, the development of smart city programs is set to incorporate technology in urban development to improve transportation and logistics network efficiency. For instance, the adoption of intelligent traffic management systems and smart warehouses leads to efficient last-mile delivery processes. Nonetheless, urbanization creates issues, such as congestion and reduced parking facilities, which might slow down deliveries. In response to these problems, businesses are seeking other means of delivery, such as using electric bicycles, drones, and autonomous cars, to deliver their products through the dense urban streets.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the region/country level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on service type, technology, and application.
Service Type Insights:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service type. This includes B2C, B2B, and C2C.
Technology Insights:
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Application Insights:
A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes food and beverages, retail and e-commerce, healthcare, and others.
Regional Insights:
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India, and West India.
The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.
Report Features | Details |
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Base Year of the Analysis | 2024 |
Historical Period | 2019-2024 |
Forecast Period | 2025-2033 |
Units | Billion USD |
Scope of the Report |
Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:
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Service Types Covered | B2C, B2B, C2C |
Technologies Covered | Autonomous, Non-Autonomous |
Applications Covered | Food and Beverages, Retail and E-Commerce, Healthcare, Others |
Regions Covered | North India, South India, East India, West India |
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