“Attention of the current Government has been substantial on enhancing logistic and supply chain efficiency. We expect policymakers to support the same further and also take steps to reduce supply chain costs. Many measures taken to boost manufacturing have started showing results and an efficient supply chain will boost the cause further. In the forthcoming budget, we look forward to improved outlay for logistics Infrastructure. Regulatory and budgetary support for Fast-tracking multimodal logistics infrastructure projects is needed. In the last year, ULIP has already been operational, but the need of the hour is its faster adoption across the stakeholders. In the forthcoming budget, steps for easy usage of ULIP will help in waste reduction and improve interoperability in logistics.
Logistics is a sector that has a significant contribution to carbon emissions. We look ahead towards the initiatives for faster adoption of green logistics. Incentives and easier access to funds for the adoption of sustainable logistics can be a good option to move forward.
Being a major player in road transportation, we would like to draw the attention of the Government towards issues related to drivers. The government needs to introduce some schemes in the logistics industry for drivers.
Last but not least will be bringing petroleum products under the purview of GST. Fuel is the largest component of our expenses. Once the industry gets input credit benefit on fuel, it will be a major boost.”
