India will be able to rank among the top 25 countries on the World Bank Logistics Performance Index by 2030 because to strong infrastructure development efforts like PM Gati Shakti and the National Logistics Policy. In the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI), India is ranked 38th out of 139 nations, with the goal of ranking in the top 25 by 2030.
The main forces behind this will be the robust infrastructure development brought about by programs such PM Gati Shakti and the National Logistics Policy (India wants to rank in the top 25 in LPI by 2030).
The Indian freight and logistics market is expected to increase from USD 317.26 billion in 2024 to USD 484.43 billion by 2029, growing at an annual pace of 8.8%. Under the government’s Viksit Bharat 2047 goal, India is rapidly becoming a global logistics hub, which is a major turning point in the country’s progress toward becoming a developed economy.
According to the report, the nation’s logistics expenses make up 13–14% of GDP, but the government is committed to bringing this number down to single digits by 2030 through supply chain optimization and infrastructure improvements.
High-speed roads, hyperloops, and new airports are all part of India’s multimodal transformation efforts, which seek to reduce travel times by 66% and increase logistics competitiveness.
By 2026, India, the main economy with the fastest rate of growth in the world, is expected to overtake Japan and take fourth place. In order to improve logistics efficiency across important economic corridors including as the energy, mining, cement, port connection, and high traffic density sectors, 434 projects totaling Rs 11.17 lakh crore have been identified under PM Gati Shakti.
The greatest approach to problems like infrastructure dispersion and gaps is to shift toward cutting-edge technologies and creative solutions, which may also establish India as a global leader in logistics.
A concerted effort between the public and commercial sectors is necessary for this. Projects like PM Gati Shakti are intended to fill gaps in logistics and infrastructure, guaranteeing the smooth flow of people, products, and services.