Bringing the Needed Innovation India’s Bolstering Supply Chain Realm

As per a credible report, the Indian supply chain and logistics market in 2026 is projected to reach approximately USD 383.77 billion, driven by rapid e-commerce expansion, AI-driven automation, and infrastructure development, with forecasts exceeding USD 592 billion by 2031. Currently, the sector is focusing on digital transformation, AI-powered predictive planning, and sustainability to enhance efficiency and manage, varied demand cycles across sectors like pharmaceuticals and FMCG

Startups are critical to India's supply chain; be it with respect to transforming it from a fragmented, manual, and cost-intensive system into a digitized, resilient, and sustainable, data-driven network. As India targets a USD 7.3 trillion economy by 2030, these bolstering startups are providing essential agility, enabling faster delivery cycles and addressing infrastructure gaps through AI and automation.

Today’s startups are replacing manual, phone-call-dependent processes with AI-driven, real-time track and visibility protocols (RTTVP), crucial for managing complex, multi-tier supply chains. Furthermore, they are also playing a pivotal role in optimizing routes in real-time, reducing delivery times and improving fuel efficiency. If we speak of logistics aggregation, platforms are aiding smaller players access fragmented, specialized logistics services at lower costs.

Recognizing the importance of startups’ role in evolving India’s developing supply chain realm, Industry Outlook brings to you our yet another meticulously crafted edition - ‘Top 10 Supply Chain Startups - 2026.’ These startups are essential not only in making India's supply chain not just faster, but also making it more resilient to disruptions like geopolitical shifts and trade changes.