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Mahindra Logistics beats Q3 profit view on 28% core segment growth

Mahindra Logistics reported Q3 FY2025–26 net profit of ₹142.3 crore — exceeding estimates — fueled by 28% YoY growth in its core supply chain segment. Revenue rose 19.6% to ₹1,892.7 crore, with EBITDA margin improving to 11.4%. The firm operates 37 warehouses across 15 Indian states, manages 12 million sq ft of warehousing, and runs a 4,200-vehicle last-mile fleet. Its MLogIQ platform serves 2,100+ customers, and its new Pune automation hub processes 25,000 packages/hour. Leadership reaffirmed full-year revenue growth guidance of 18–20%.

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Mahindra Logistics beats Q3 profit view on 28% core segment growth

According to TradingView, India’s Mahindra Logistics reported quarterly net profit that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by robust expansion in its core supply chain services business.

Growth anchored in domestic logistics demand

The company’s core supply chain segment — encompassing end-to-end logistics, warehousing, and integrated supply chain solutions for automotive, FMCG, and industrial clients — delivered 28% year-on-year revenue growth in the quarter. This outperformance was attributed to sustained contract renewals, new client onboarding across tier-2 and tier-3 Indian cities, and increased utilization of its 37 owned-and-operated warehouses. Mahindra Logistics currently operates across 15 states in India, with over 12 million square feet of warehousing capacity under management. The firm has also expanded its last-mile delivery fleet to more than 4,200 vehicles, supporting same-day and next-day fulfillment mandates for e-commerce and retail partners.

Financial results and margin resilience

For the quarter ended December 2025, Mahindra Logistics posted consolidated net profit of ₹142.3 crore (approximately $17.1 million), surpassing the Refinitiv consensus estimate of ₹128.5 crore. Revenue from operations rose 19.6% year-on-year to ₹1,892.7 crore ($22.8 million). Notably, EBITDA margin improved to 11.4%, up from 10.7% in the prior-year quarter — a gain attributed to optimized route planning, higher asset utilization, and disciplined cost controls in fuel and labor expenses. The company maintained its full-year guidance, reaffirming expectations of 18–20% consolidated revenue growth for FY2025–26.

Strategic infrastructure and technology investments

Mahindra Logistics is advancing its digital logistics platform, MLogIQ, which now supports real-time visibility for over 2,100 active customers. The platform integrates IoT-enabled cold-chain monitoring, AI-powered demand forecasting, and automated warehouse management modules deployed across 11 high-tech distribution centers. In November 2025, the company inaugurated its first automated sortation hub in Pune — a 220,000-square-foot facility capable of processing 25,000 packages per hour. This investment aligns with its stated goal to automate 40% of its top-tier warehousing operations by March 2027.

Leadership commentary and market positioning

Rajat Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra Logistics, emphasized execution discipline amid macroeconomic headwinds:

“Our consistent focus on operational excellence, technology-led service differentiation, and deep domain expertise in Indian supply chains enabled us to deliver sustainable margin expansion while scaling volumes.” — Rajat Agarwal, Managing Director and CEO, Mahindra Logistics

The company continues to avoid large-scale international M&A, instead prioritizing organic scale and selective partnerships — including a recently extended five-year logistics agreement with Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. covering vehicle distribution across 28 states.

Source: tradingview.com

Compiled from international media by the SCI.AI editorial team.

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