Based on a survey
of 451 senior supply chain and logistics executives, the report finds Indian
companies placing greater emphasis on resilience than their global
counterparts. More than half have fully digitalised customer-facing services,
compared with fewer than 40% globally, while AI is increasingly being used for
route optimisation, documentation and customs processes. India’s expanding trade agreements are also
creating new sourcing and market opportunities. FTAs emerged as the top policy
priority for further trade growth, cited by nearly half of executives. The
report also highlights stronger access to trade finance, with 57% of Indian
respondents reporting reasonable availability versus 39% globally. With businesses moving closer to new
markets, multimodal connectivity is gaining importance. 46% of logistics
executives identified road networks as a priority, while rail and coastal
shipping are increasingly being adopted to improve efficiency and resilience. DP World said its integrated Indian
network—covering ports, warehousing, freight forwarding, rail and digital
logistics—supports businesses in building more flexible and resilient supply
chains. Rizwan Soomar, CEO & MD,
DP World, said India’s trade growth is entering a new phase, driven by
diversified sourcing, strategic inventory, digitalisation and access to new
markets. He added that integrated infrastructure and technology can strengthen
India’s competitiveness in global value chains.