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DTDC Express Ltd appoints Ankita Tiwari as new CHRO
Mumbai: DTDC Express Ltd, a leading express logistics provider in India, has appointed Ankita Tiwari as its new chief human resources officer (CHRO). With extensive experience in HR leadership, Ankita brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this new role, aiming to drive impactful HR strategies and initiatives.
Ankita joins DTDC with over two decades of experience and a strong background in HR leadership across various industries. At DTDC, she will leverage her unique set of skills in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusivity at the workplace, building a strong organizational culture. Ankita is known for her expertise in building strong relationships, enhancing people skills, and cultivating a positive work culture.
Welcoming Tiwari to DTDC, DTDC Express Ltd CEO Abhishek Chakraborty said, “We are delighted to welcome Ankita to our DTDC family. With her extensive experience, innovative approach, and proven track record in human resources, we are confident she will be invaluable in fostering a positive and productive work environment. With an ecosystem of 13,000 plus employees delivering 7,50,000 plus parcels per day, covering 96 per cent of India’s population, her expertise in HR will add to our leadership strength and strengthen our people practices going forward.”
Prior to joining DTDC, Ankita held several significant senior HR leadership roles at companies including Larsen & Toubro Ltd, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Pidilite, BASF, and ST Ericsson. In these roles, she substantially enhanced the HR practices of the organisation by guiding the department toward increased automation, digitization, agility, and strategic business alignment.
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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.
