Indian logistics firms accelerate shift to green transport and electric vehicles

Major Indian companies are rapidly adopting green logistics and electric vehicles (EVs) in response to government calls to reduce fuel consumption. Dabur India, PepsiCo, Maruti Suzuki, and Tata Motors are leading this transition, aiming to lower their carbon footprint and improve efficiency across their supply chains.

Key Highlights

• Dabur India operates 40-50 electric vehicles and has tripled rail transport usage
• PepsiCo aims for 30 percent green plant-to-warehouse shuttles and 480000 electric kilometers annually
• Maruti Suzuki targets 35 percent rail-based vehicle dispatches by FY2030-31 with over Rs 1,370 crore investment
• Tata Motors delivered 17000 electric SCVs and holds 44 percent segment share

Corporate Actions Toward Green Logistics

Dabur India has increased its use of EVs and rail transport. Samrat Sehgal, Dabur India's supply chain head, stated the company now operates a fleet of 40-50 EVs. Dabur is also piloting retrofitted vehicles and has tripled its rail transport usage. The company is in talks with manufacturers and startups to deploy higher-capacity EVs through logistics partners for direct goods transportation from factories.

PepsiCo launched its EV Green Corridor on the Kosi-Pataudi route in March 2026, partnering with Kalyani Powertrain. The company plans to expand this model to more routes, with nearly 30 percent of plant-to-warehouse shuttles transitioning to green transport by the end of the year. PepsiCo currently records 480,000 electric kilometers annually. The company is also collaborating with Kalyani to set up EV charging infrastructure at distributor points, using retrofitted EVs to ensure economic viability.

Automakers and Logistics Providers Respond

Maruti Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker, is increasing its use of railways for vehicle dispatch. The company aims to move 35 percent of its vehicles from factories via railways by FY2030-31, up from 26 percent currently. Maruti Suzuki has invested over ₹1,370 crore in in-plant railway sidings at Hansalpur and Manesar and in rail yards at key logistics hubs. The company plans to establish a new in-plant siding at its Kharkhoda facility to further reduce its carbon footprint and ease road congestion, according to managing director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi.

Tata Motors reports rising demand for its electric commercial vehicles. The company has delivered 17,000 electric small commercial vehicles (SCVs) to corporate and individual buyers. In Q4 FY26, Tata Motors sold over 2,400 electric SCVs, doubling its year-on-year volume. The electric mix in Tata Motors’ SCV portfolio rose to 7 percent in April 2026 from 4 percent in Q3 FY26. Pinaki Haldar, Vice-President and Business Head – SCVPU, noted the company now holds a 44 percent segment share in electric SCVs.

Industry-Wide Momentum

Vineet Agarwal, Managing Director of Transport Corporation of India, highlighted that the Prime Minister’s directive to reduce fuel consumption and promote EV adoption is transforming India’s logistics sector. Companies across industries are accelerating their shift to sustainable transport, investing in EVs, and expanding rail-based logistics to meet environmental and efficiency goals.

CarBike 360 Says

As sustainability becomes central to business strategy, Indian logistics firms are steadily transitioning toward electric vehicles and greener transport models. This shift is not only reducing operational costs but also aligning companies with stricter emission norms and ESG goals. With policy support and advancing EV infrastructure, the sector is poised for a cleaner, more efficient future.