Blue Dart Sales at Rs. 704.59 crores for the Quarter October - December 2017

- The Company posted Rs. 45.49 crores profit after tax for the Quarter October - December 2017

Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia's premier express air and integrated transportation, distribution and logistics Company, today declared its financial results for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, at its Board Meeting held in Mumbai.

The company posted Rs. 45.49 crores profit after tax for the quarter ended December 31, 2017. Revenue from operations for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 stood at Rs. 704.59 crores.

Anil Khanna, Managing Director, Blue Dart said, "The industry has been fighting a tough battle due to the changing economic landscape and business scenario. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) implementation and introduction of e-way bills, though being game changers in the long term, pose a set of intractable challenges in the short term. The transition period is expected to continue for some time into the year. However, we remain committed to Blue Dart country and will sustain our strategic thrust towards maintaining market leadership in all segments. We will continue to deliver on every aspect of the business by maintaining excellent service quality and ensuring customer delight through best-in-class technology and innovation in our offerings. Our commitment to the planet continues and our strategy is in line with Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) Group's Sustainable Strategy and climate protection goal 'Zero Emissions 2050'. We recently piloted electric vehicles, another step towards clean pick-up and delivery solutions". He adds, "With several accolades to its credit, Blue Dart remains one of the most awarded, admired and best managed companies in India. It was recognised as the No.1 Best Multinational Workplaces in Asia 2017 by Great Place to Work® Institute (GPTW) Asia, amongst the Top 50 of India's Best Companies to Work For - 2017 by Great Place to Work® Institute (GPTW) India for the 7th time, awarded a Business Superbrand for the 10th consecutive time and a Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand for the 11th consecutive time this year".

About Blue Dart:

Blue Dart Express Ltd., South Asia's premier express air and integrated transportation & distribution company, offers secure and reliable delivery of consignments to over 35,276 locations in India. As part of the DP DHL Group's (DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding & DHL Supply Chain) Post - eCommerce - Parcel (PeP) 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 and customs clearance.

The Blue Dart team drives market leadership through its motivated people force, 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 Dart's market leadership is further validated by numerous awards and recognitions from customers for exhibiting reliability, superior brand experience and sustainability which include recognition as one of 'India's Best Companies to Work For' by The Great Place to Work® Institute, amongst the Top 25 Best Employers in India 2016 by AON Hewitt, voted as a Superbrand, listed as one of Fortune 500's India's Largest Corporations and Forbes India's Super 50 Companies and voted Reader's Digest Most Trusted Brand to name a few.

Blue Dart accepts its social responsibility by supporting climate protection (GoGreen), disaster management (GoHelp) and education (GoTeach).

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Dated : 30 January, 2018