About DTDC Express Limited
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DTDC Express Limited is a public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. It operates in the express logistics segment of the transport and logistics sector. It was incorporated on 26 July 1990 and has been in existence for over 36 years.
The company is registered with the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bangalore, under CIN U85110KA1990PLC011089. Its GSTIN is 29AAACD8017H1ZO (Karnataka). The company holds 34 GST registrations, of which 27 are active.
The company has an authorised share capital of ₹40 Cr and a paid-up capital of ₹28.64 Cr. It was formerly known as Dtdc Courier & Cargo Limited and Desk to Desk Courier & Cargo Limited. It is led by directors including Subhasish Chakraborty (Managing Director) and Arpita C Mittra (Whole-Time Director).
Its last annual general meeting (AGM) was held on 19 September 2025, and its latest financial statements are for the year ended 31 March 2025. The registered office is at No. 3 Victoria Road Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560047.
As per the financials filed for FY 2025, the company reported a revenue of ₹2,471.65 Cr, a growth of 10% compared to the previous year. For the same year it recorded a net profit of ₹9.11 Cr (net margin 0.4%) and EBITDA of ₹191.17 Cr (EBITDA margin 7.7%). Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 14% over three years and 12% over five years.
The company has about 3,608 employees on its provident fund (EPFO) records. Its group structure includes 1 subsidiary.
The company is associated with 2 brands: MyDTDC and DTDC. As per MCA filings, the company has open charges of ₹116 Cr and satisfied charges of ₹126.54 Cr on record. Court records list 959 cases involving the company, including 783 filed by the company and 176 filed against it; 135 cases are pending. The company has 9 deals on record (9 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹50.71 Cr; the latest was in January 2018. Its 6 peer companies in the Transport and Logistics industry (Express Logistics), with the same principal business activity (postal & courier activities) are compared by revenue, 4 larger and 2 smaller; the largest is DHL Express (India) Private Limited with revenue of ₹6,559.73 Cr. The company has 17 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2015 and 2024, listing 2,241 overdue payments to 252 micro and small suppliers.
The current compliance status is marked as compliant by the Registrar of Companies. For more details, the company can be reached via its website dtdc.com.
Name History
DTDC Express has undergone 4 name changes throughout its history. The current legal name is Dtdc Express Limited.
| Company Name | Status |
|---|---|
| DTDC Express Limited | Current |
| Dtdc Courier & Cargo Limited | Previous |
| Desk To Desk Courier & Cargo Limited | Previous |
| Desk To Desk Courier & Caego Ltd | Previous |
| Dtdc Courier And Cargo Limited | Previous |
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- Registered AddressNo. 3 Victoria Road Bangalore, Karnataka, India – 560047
- IndustryTransport and Logistics, Express Logistics
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- Shareholding pattern and group structure
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Associated Brands
DTDC Express operates two associated brands: MyDTDC and DTDC. Each brand links to its own profile.
Business Activity
The main business activity of DTDC Express is transport and storage. In detail, this covers postal & courier activities and warehousing and storage. 2 activity segments are registered with the MCA.
| Main Activity Group Code | Description of Main Activity | Business Activity Code | Description of Business Activity | Turnover Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H | Transport and storage | H7 | Postal & Courier activities | Locked |
| H | Transport and storage | H6 | Warehousing and storage | Locked |
Business activity turnover details
Turnover share and past changes in activity are in the company report.
- Turnover contribution
- Historical classifications
- Filing-level activity changes
Financials of DTDC Express Limited
FY 2025 filings availableDTDC Express Limited reported revenue of ₹2,471.65 Cr (up 10% YoY) for FY 2025.
Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
Revenue has grown at a compounded annual rate (CAGR) of 12% over five years, including 10% growth in the latest year. EBITDA rose 22% in the latest year. Three- and five-year figures are compounded annual growth rates (CAGR): the steady yearly rate that links the first and the last year. All are worked out from the filed statements.
Financial Statement Summary
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24in the company report |
|---|---|---|
| Profit and Loss Statement | ||
| Revenue from Operations | •••• | |
| Other Income | •••• | |
| Total Revenue | •••• | |
| Cost of Materials Consumed | •••• | |
| Employee Benefit Expense | •••• | |
| Finance Costs | •••• | |
| Depreciation and Amortisation | •••• | |
| Other Expenses | •••• | |
| Total Expenses | •••• | |
| EBITDA | ₹191.17 Cr | |
| Profit Before Tax | •••• | |
| Tax Expense | •••• | |
| Net Profit (PAT) | ₹9.11 Cr | |
| Balance Sheet | ||
| Share Capital | •••• | |
| Reserves and Surplus | •••• | |
| Net Worth (Total Equity) | •••• | |
| Long-term Borrowings | •••• | |
| Short-term Borrowings | •••• | |
| Trade Payables | •••• | |
| Total Liabilities | •••• | |
| Fixed Assets | •••• | |
| Investments | •••• | |
| Inventories | •••• | |
| Trade Receivables | •••• | |
| Cash and Bank Balance | •••• | |
| Total Assets | •••• | |
Financial Ratios
| Metrics | FY 2024-25 | FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24in the company report |
|---|---|---|
| Profitability | ||
| EBITDA Margin | 7.7% | |
| Net Profit Margin | 0.4% | |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | •••• | |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | •••• | |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | •••• | |
| Liquidity and Debt | ||
| Current Ratio | •••• | |
| Quick Ratio | •••• | |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | •••• | |
| Interest Coverage Ratio | •••• | |
| Efficiency and Growth | ||
| Asset Turnover | •••• | |
| Receivable Days | •••• | |
| Payable Days | •••• | |
| Inventory Days | •••• | |
| Revenue Growth | •••• | |
| Net Profit Growth | •••• | |
Paid data: the figures shown as dots, and every line for FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24, are available after purchase of the company report. Figures as filed with the MCA in Form AOC-4. The full year-wise statements and ratios of DTDC Express are in the company report.
: available in the company report
Board of Directors and KMP of DTDC Express Limited
DTDC Express Limited currently reports 9 directors and 2 key managerial personnel. 21 former directors have served the organization.
| Name | Designation | Appointment Date | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Robert Demoge | Director | 31 Jan 2020 | 6 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Aneel Gambhir | Cfo | 30 Mar 2023 | 3 Years 6 Months | Current |
| Arpita C Mittra Also directs: Prolific HR Consultants (India) Limited | Whole-Time Director | 02 Mar 2001 | 25 Years 7 Months | Current |
| Natrajh Ramakrishna | Director | 30 Aug 2022 | 4 Years 1 Months | Current |
| Suresh Kumar Bansal Also directs: DTDC 3Pl and Fulfilment Limited, Ecfy Consulting Private Limited, DCG Tech Limited and 1 more | Director | 14 Feb 2006 | 20 Years 8 Months | Current |
| Tapasi Chakraborty | Director | 26 Jul 1990 | 36 Years 2 Months | Current |
Peer Comparison
DTDC Express Limited is compared with the companies closest to it by revenue in the Transport and Logistics industry (Express Logistics), with the same principal business activity (postal & courier activities). Net profit, margin and employee counts of each company are in the company report.
| Company | Revenue | Net profit | Margin | Growth (1 yr) | Employees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express (India) Private Limited | ₹6,559.73 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 9.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Blue Dart Express Limited Listed | ₹5,762.16 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 8.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Fedex Express Transportation and Supply Chain Services (India) Private Limited | ₹4,664.6 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 48.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Busybees Logistics Solutions Private Limited | ₹2,960.86 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 1.0% | •••• | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| DTDC Express Limited this company | ₹2,471.65 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 10.0% | •••• | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Ecom Express Limited | ₹2,407.75 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | -9.0% | •••• | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Ups Express Private Limited | ₹1,813.79 Cr (FY 2025) | •••• | •••• | 21.0% | •••• | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Peers are the companies nearest to DTDC Express by revenue, above and below it, in the Transport and Logistics industry (Express Logistics), with the same principal business activity (postal & courier activities), from the latest filed financials of each company. Net profit, margin and employee counts of each peer are in the company report.
Auditor Details
DTDC Express Limited is audited by S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP for the financial year 2023.
| Name | Status | Appointment Date | Cessation Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.R. Batliboi & Associates LLP | Locked | Locked | Locked |
: available in the company report
Ownership and Shareholding
: available in the company report
Charges & Borrowings
| Date | Lender | Amount | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Mar 2022 | Citi Bank N.A. | ₹15 Cr | Open |
| 14 Aug 2020 | Others | ₹30 Cr | Open |
| 09 Jun 2020 | Hdfc Bank Limited | ₹10 Cr | Open |
| 09 Aug 2008 | Others | ₹61 Cr | Open |
| 10 Jun 2020 | Axis Bank Limited | ₹35 Cr | Satisfied |
Total charge records: 18 View all charges
Deals & Funding
DTDC Express Limited has 9 deals on record (9 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹50.71 Cr; the latest was in January 2018.
Deals on record (5 of 9)
| When | Deal | Amount | Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Funding round | ₹11.14 Cr | Investors: 4 individuals |
| Mar 2016 | Funding round | ₹5.52 Cr | Investors: 3 individuals |
| Mar 2016 | Funding round | ₹11.03 Cr | Investors: 2 individuals |
| Jul 2013 | Funding round | ₹21 Cr | Investors: an individual |
| Sep 2012 | Funding round | ₹3.4 Lakh | Investors: an individual |
: available in the company report
Deal records are compiled from filings and public sources; amounts are shown only where the source reported them.
Legal Cases
DTDC Express Limited has 959 court cases on record: 783 filed by DTDC Express, 176 filed against it. 135 cases are pending and 824 are disposed.
Cases by court
| Court | Cases | Against the company | Pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| District courts | 841 | 154 | 97 |
| High courts | 115 | 21 | 38 |
| Supreme Court | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Cases on record (5 of 959)
| Court | Type of case | Party | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| District court, DAKSHINA KANNADA, Karnataka | Court case (Com.EX.) | Filed against the company by M/S SKF Boilers and Driers Pvt Ltd., | Pending |
| High Court of Delhi | Arbitration matter | Filed by the company against Nirvasa Healthcare Private Limited | Pending |
| High Court of Karnataka | Interim or miscellaneous application | Filed by the company against VVP Business Logistics Pvt Ltd | Pending |
| District court, Mumbai City Civil Court, Maharashtra | Court case (CRI REV APP) | Filed against the company by Icici Bank Ltd | Pending |
| District court, BENGALURU, Karnataka | Criminal complaint | Filed by the company against Bodhi Tree Knowledge Services Pvt Ltd., | Pending |
: available in the company report
Case records are compiled from court listings and may lag the court's own records. A case filed against a company is not a finding against it.
MSME Payment Delays
DTDC Express Limited has 17 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2015 and 2024, listing 2,241 overdue payments to 252 micro and small suppliers. Companies must report dues to micro and small suppliers that stay unpaid for more than 45 days in a half-yearly MSME Form 1 return.
Suppliers with reported dues (5 of 252)
| Supplier | Amount due | Due since | Reported on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCF Logistics Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| an individual supplier | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| an individual supplier | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Patel Integrated Logistics Limited (CN) | •••• | •••• | •••• |
| Aspino Logistic Solutions Private Limited | •••• | •••• | •••• |
: available in the company report
Individuals and sole proprietors among the suppliers are not named. Amounts, due dates and filing dates are in the company report.
Employees and EPFO Compliance
DTDC Express Limited has a workforce of 3,608 employees as of Mar 30, 2024.
: available in the company report
Group Structure
DTDC Express has 1 subsidiary company. This group structure data is as of FY 2023. The table lists each entity with its relationship and holding.
| Company Name | CIN | Shares Held |
|---|---|---|
| Dtdc 3Pl And Fulfilment Limited | U63010KA2007PLC043567 | Locked |
Showing major subsidiaries. Total: 1.
Recent Activity
DTDC Express Limited has 30 board changes on record since 1990: 11 appointments and 19 cessations. The latest: Loic Bonhoure ceased to be Additional Director on 18 Sep 2025.
61 earlier events are listed in the company report.
Credit Ratings, Litigation & Regulatory Alerts
: available in the company report
Subsidiaries & Group Companies
: available in the company report
GST Compliance
DTDC Express has 34 GST registrations: 27 active and 7 cancelled or inactive. The first 4 active GSTINs are listed below.
| GSTIN | State | Status | Registered on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29AAACD8017H1ZO | Karnataka | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 29AAACD8017H2ZN | Karnataka | Active | 26 Jul 2017 |
| 02AAACD8017H1Z4 | Himachal Pradesh | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
| 03AAACD8017H1Z2 | Punjab | Active | 01 Jul 2017 |
: available in the company report
MCA Filings & Documents
: available in the company report
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Frequently Asked Questions
DTDC Express is an active public limited company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The company works in express logistics, within the transport and logistics industry. It was incorporated on 26 July 1990 (36+ years old) and is registered under CIN U85110KA1990PLC011089.
DTDC Express has 11 current directors and KMP:
- Subhasish Chakraborty - Managing Director
- Arpita C Mittra - Whole-Time Director
- Benjamin Robert Demoge - Director
- Natrajh Ramakrishna - Director
- Suresh Kumar Bansal - Director
- Tapasi Chakraborty - Director
- Loic Bonhoure - Director
- Pranab Mahendra Shah - Director
- Sujitha Karnad - Director
- Aneel Gambhir - Cfo
- Abhishek Chakraborty - Ceo
The latest financial statements of DTDC Express on record with the MCA are for the year ended 31 March 2025. Its last annual general meeting was held on 19 September 2025. Year-wise statements from 2015 are in the company report.
The GSTIN of DTDC Express is 29AAACD8017H1ZO, registered in Karnataka. The company has 34 GST registrations in all, of which 27 are active and 7 are cancelled or inactive. Other active GSTINs include 29AAACD8017H2ZN (Karnataka), 02AAACD8017H1Z4 (Himachal Pradesh), 03AAACD8017H1Z2 (Punjab).
The CIN (Corporate Identification Number) of DTDC Express is U85110KA1990PLC011089. It is issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs under the Companies Act, 2013, and uniquely identifies the company in India.
DTDC Express has 959 court cases on record: 783 filed by the company and 176 filed against it. 135 are pending. Most are in the district courts.
DTDC Express was incorporated on 26 July 1990, making it 36+ years old. It is registered with the Registrar of Companies, Bangalore.
DTDC Express has 9 deals on record (9 funding rounds), with disclosed funding of ₹50.71 Cr; the latest was in January 2018.
The peers of DTDC Express by revenue are DHL Express (India) Private Limited, Blue Dart Express Limited, Fedex Express Transportation and Supply Chain Services (India) Private Limited, Busybees Logistics Solutions Private Limited, Ecom Express Limited and 1 more, all in the Transport and Logistics industry (Express Logistics), with the same principal business activity (postal & courier activities).
Loic Bonhoure ceased to be Additional Director on 18 Sep 2025. Loic Bonhoure was appointed as Director on 29 Oct 2024. Abhishek Chakraborty was appointed as CEO on 01 Apr 2024. DTDC Express has 30 board changes on record in total.
DTDC Express has 17 MSME Form 1 returns on record between 2015 and 2024, listing 2,241 overdue payments to 252 micro and small suppliers. The latest return was filed on 29 Apr 2024.
DTDC Express can be reached through the website dtdc.com. Its registered office is in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.