Blue Dart Q3 profit falls by 16% despite revenue growth at ₹1,616 crore
The growth was primarily driven by domestic demand and surge in activity within Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets.
Blue Dart Express, an express air and integrated transportation and distribution company, announced its consolidated revenue for the third quarter ending December 31, 2025, rose to ₹1616 crore, marking a 7% increase as compared to the previous year's revenue of ₹151.69 crore.
According to the press release, the growth was primarily driven by domestic demand and surge in activity within Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. The company highlighted that steady shipment activity from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), combined with disciplined execution across its expansive network.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortisation (EBITDA) rose by 17% to ₹281 crore. This operational improvement was also reflected in the expansion of operational margins, which grew to 17.4% from 15.9% in the prior year. Furthermore, Profit Before Tax (PBT) increased by 12.47%, reaching ₹122.89 crore compared to ₹109.26 crore in the corresponding period last year.
However, net profit for the quarter declined by 16%, totalling ₹68.33 crore against the ₹81 crore reported in the previous year.
Balfour Manuel, Managing Director of Blue Dart Express said, “As we move into 2026, the outlook for the logistics sector remains positive, aided by supply-chain formalisation, sustained consumption momentum, and sector-wide infrastructure development. With continued investments in network capabilities, digital solutions, and operational optimisation, we remain focused on supporting the evolving logistics needs of our customers.”
