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Digi Yatra flies high with 10 million downloads
MUMBAI: Digi Yatra is flying high! The Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)-based platform, powered by facial biometric technology, has hit a major milestone with 10 million app downloads, firmly establishing itself as the new frontier in seamless, contactless air travel. Launched in December 2022, Digi Yatra has already streamlined over 45 million journeys across 24 airports in India, bringing a world of convenience to travellers.
This surge in popularity is a clear indicator of how well the platform has been received, offering not just privacy protection but a swift, hassle-free experience. With an impressive 30,000 daily app downloads, Digi Yatra is already setting benchmarks in the travel tech space.
Digi Yatra Foundation CEO Suresh Khadakbhavi said, “The 10 million milestone reflects the trust users have placed in us. We’re excited for what’s next, including breaking down language barriers with support for 22 Indian languages and launching international pilots with e-passports.”
2025 looks even brighter as Digi Yatra plans to extend its global footprint, with upcoming collaborations set to revolutionise international travel as well.
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Ekart expands IKEA partnership with EV deliveries in Chennai
3PL to handle 600 plus products with 48 hour delivery via EV fleet.
MUMBAI: Flatpacks are going electric and your sofa might now arrive with a smaller carbon footprint. Ekart has expanded its partnership with IKEA to power last-mile deliveries in Chennai, doubling down on speed, scale and sustainability in one of India’s key urban markets. Under the collaboration, Ekart will manage end-to-end large-format deliveries for IKEA across the city using a 100 per cent dedicated electric vehicle fleet. The move makes Chennai the second major market after NCR-Delhi where Ekart handles IKEA’s last-mile logistics, signalling a broader rollout of EV-led supply chains.
The mandate is no small load. Ekart will oversee deliveries for over 600 products from IKEA’s catalogue, ranging from furniture to home décor—categories that demand specialised handling and precision logistics.
Backed by its technology-driven fulfilment network, Ekart is targeting deliveries within a 48-hour window, offering real-time tracking and end-to-end visibility from warehouse to doorstep. The focus is clear: faster turnarounds without compromising on control or customer experience.
The EV-first model also aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals, as urban logistics increasingly shifts towards zero-emission solutions. For IKEA, which continues to expand its omnichannel presence in India, reliable and eco-conscious last-mile delivery is becoming central to scale.
For Ekart, the partnership reinforces its positioning as an enterprise-grade logistics player in large-format commerce. The company already supports over 1,800 retail, D2C and enterprise brands, spanning last-mile delivery, part-truckload services and warehousing.
As India’s logistics ecosystem evolves, this collaboration highlights a growing trend: delivery is no longer just about distance, it’s about efficiency, experience and increasingly, emissions.
