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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Blue Dart slides after Q4 PAT decline 29% YoY to Rs 55 cr
Blue Dart Express slipped 4.82% to Rs 6,837.05 after the company reported 29.09% decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 55.15 crore in Q4 FY25 as against Rs 77.78 crore posted in Q4 FY24. However, revenue from operations rose 7.13% YoY to Rs 1,417.32 crore in the quarter ended 31 March 2025. Profit before tax stood at Rs 81.04 crore in Q4 FY25, down 22.77% YoY. On a full-year basis, the company's consolidated net profit fell 16.14% to Rs 252.42 crore on an 8.58% jump in revenue from operations to Rs 5,720.18 crore in FY25 over FY24. Balfour Manuel, managing director of Blue Dart, said, "Our focus in FY25 was on delivering consistency, maintaining service quality, and enhancing our offering strength with significant investments towards our aviation capabilities and infrastructure, an approach that will continue as we gear up for the future. With a long-term perspective on these investments, we remain committed to reinforcing our core, adopting technology for efficiency, and delivering reliable service. Several of these investments are frontloaded, and we anticipate upcoming business growth to drive cost optimization. As we look ahead to FY26, we remain cautiously optimistic amid ongoing external uncertainties. Nonetheless, Blue Dart will continue to invest in expanding our network, advancing digital capabilities, and embedding sustainable practices to drive long-term operational strength to enhance service capabilities, deepen customer trust, and build operational resilience." Meanwhile, the companys board has recommended a dividend of Rs 25 per equity share for the financial year ended 31 March 2025, subject to the necessary approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Further, the companys board has also approved the appointment of Sagar Patil, Head of Corporate Accounts and Key Managerial Personnel, as Interim Chief Financial Officer (Interim CFO) with effect from 26 May 2025. Blue Dart Express is South Asia's premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution company.
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Business Standard
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Blue Dart Express shares slide 6% after Q4 results; Profit falls 29%
Shares of Blue Dart Express fell nearly 6 per cent on Tuesday after it reported a 29 per cent decline in its net profit in the March quarter of the previous financial year (Q4FY25). The logistics company, Blue Dart's stock fell as much as 5.87 per cent during the day to ₹5,765 per share. The stock pared losses to trade 4.4 per cent lower at ₹6,873 apiece, compared to a 0.46 per cent decline in Nifty50 as of 11:06 AM. Shares of the company snapped a three-day decline on Tuesday, but have recovered 12 per cent from their lows of ₹6,121, which it hit earlier this month. The counter has fallen 1.5 per cent this year, compared to a 5 per cent advance in the benchmark Nifty50. Blue Dart Express has a total market capitalisation of ₹16,271.19 crore, according to BSE data. Blue Dart Express Q4FY25 results The logistics firm reported a 29 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to ₹55.15 crore for the March quarter of FY25. The company had reported a net profit of ₹77.78 crore in the year-ago period. However, its revenue from operations rose 7.13 per cent to ₹1,417.32 crore in the March Quarter. It was ₹1,322.87 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Its total expenses in the March quarter increased 9.72 per cent to ₹1,348.55 crore. For the entire 2024-25, Blue Dart Express' profit fell 16.14 per cent to ₹252.42 crore from ₹301.01 crore a year ago. Blue Dart Express' total consolidated income rose 8.3 per cent to ₹5,762.16 crore. Blue Dart Express management commentary "Our focus in FY25 was on delivering consistency, maintaining service quality, and enhancing our offering strength with significant investments towards our aviation capabilities and infrastructure, an approach that will continue as we gear up for the future," according to Balfour Manuel, managing director. "As we look ahead to FY26, we remain cautiously optimistic amid ongoing external uncertainties. Nonetheless, Blue Dart will continue to invest in expanding our network, advancing digital capabilities, and embedding sustainable practices," he said. About Blue Dart Express The company is South Asia's leading express air and integrated transportation and distribution company. It provides secure and reliable delivery services to over 56,000 locations across India. As part of DHL Group's OHL eCommerce division, Blue Dart benefits from the world's most extensive express and logistics network, spanning over 220 countries and territories. Its comprehensive range of distribution services includes air express, freight forwarding, supply chain solutions, customs clearance, and more. ALSO READ:
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27-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Blue Dart Express Limited Clocks Rs. 5,720 Cr Revenue for FY25, Maintains Steady Q4 Momentum
Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asias premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, today announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2025, following the conclusion of its Board Meeting which was held in Mumbai. In a fiscal year which was shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, macroeconomic volatility, and sectoral challenges, the company delivered a stable performance, underscoring its operational resilience and ability to maintain service continuity across markets. For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025, Blue Dart reported revenue from operations of Rs. 5,720 crore and profit after tax of Rs. 245 crore. For the quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Q4 FY25), revenue from operations stood at Rs. 1,417 crore. Profit after tax for the quarter stood at Rs. 53 crore. Commenting on the announcement, Balfour Manuel, Managing Director, Blue Dart Express, said, 'Our focus in FY25 was on delivering consistency, maintaining service quality, and enhancing our offering strength with significant investments towards our aviation capabilities and infrastructure, an approach that will continue as we gear up for the future. With a long-term perspective on these investments, we remain committed to reinforcing our core, adopting technology for efficiency, and delivering reliable service. Several of these investments are front-loaded, and we anticipate upcoming business growth to drive cost optimization. As we look ahead to FY26, we remain cautiously optimistic amid ongoing external uncertainties. Nonetheless, Blue Dart will continue to invest in expanding our network, advancing digital capabilities, and embedding sustainable practices to drive long-term operational strength to enhance service capabilities, deepen customer trust, and build operational resilience.' In the fiscal year gone by, Blue Dart was recognized for excellence across key areas including customer service, sustainability, compliance, and brand loyalty. The company continued to be recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of the best organizations for women. Additionally, Blue Dart was awarded for its customer-centric culture, operational excellence in logistics, and trusted brand reputation. It was also acknowledged for its strong legal compliance practices and sustainable business approach. About Blue Dart Blue Dart Express Ltd., South Asias premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, offers secure and reliable delivery of consignments to over 56,000+ locations in India. Blue Dart is a provider of choice for its stakeholders due to its customer centric approach and aims to further strengthen this partnership. As part of DHL Group's DHL eCommerce division, Blue Dart accesses the largest and most comprehensive express and logistics network worldwide, covering over 220 countries and territories, and offers an entire spectrum of distribution services including air express, freight forwarding, supply chain solutions, customs clearance etc. The Blue Dart team drives market leadership through its motivated people, dedicated air and ground capacity, cutting-edge technology, wide range of innovative, vertical specific products and value-added services to deliver unmatched standards of service quality to its customers. Blue Darts market leadership is further validated by its position as the nation's most innovative and awarded express logistics company for exhibiting reliability, superior brand experience and sustainability which include recognition as one of 'Indias Best Companies to Work For' by The Great Place to Work Institute, India, ranked amongst 'Best Multinational Workplaces in Asia' by The Great Place to Work Institute, Asia, voted a 'Superbrand' and 'Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand', listed as one of Fortune 500's 'Indias Largest Corporations' and Forbes 'Indias Super 50 Companies' to name a few. Blue Dart's Diversity and Inclusion initiatives have also led to it being recognized as one of India's 'Best Workplaces for Women' in 2021 and 'Best Organisations for Women' in 2025 by the Economic Times. Blue Dart fulfils its social responsibility through its Go Programs namely Go Green – Climate Protection, Go Help – Drinking Water, Livelihood, Health, Disaster Management and Go Teach -Education.
Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Blue Dart Q4 results: Profit dips 29% to ₹55 cr, revenue rises to ₹1,417 cr
With a long-term perspective on these investments, it remains committed and several of these investments are front-loaded and anticipate upcoming business growth to drive cost optimisation Press Trust of India New Delhi Logistics company Blue Dart Express Ltd on Monday reported a 29 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 55.15 crore for the March quarter of FY25. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 77.78 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing from Blue Dart Express. However, its revenue from operations rose 7.13 per cent to Rs 1,417.32 crore in the March Quarter. It was Rs 1,322.87 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Its total expenses in the March quarter increased 9.72 per cent to Rs 1,348.55 crore. For the entire 2024-25, Blue Dart Express' profit fell 16.14 per cent to Rs 252.42 crore from Rs 301.01 crore a year ago. Blue Dart Express' total consolidated income rose 8.3 per cent to Rs 5,762.16 crore. Its Managing Director Balfour Manuel said: "Our focus in FY25 was on delivering consistency, maintaining service quality, and enhancing our offering strength with significant investments towards our aviation capabilities and infrastructure, an approach that will continue as we gear up for the future". With a long-term perspective on these investments, it remains committed and several of these investments are front-loaded and anticipate upcoming business growth to drive cost optimisation. "As we look ahead to FY26, we remain cautiously optimistic amid ongoing external uncertainties. Nonetheless, Blue Dart will continue to invest in expanding our network, advancing digital capabilities, and embedding sustainable practices," he said. Shares of Blue Dart Express Ltd on Monday settled at Rs 7,183.65 apiece on BSE, down 2.39 per cent. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
