BLUE DART EXPANDS IN THE WEST
- adds 3 new locations to its network

Mumbai, 10th April 2002

Blue Dart Express Limited today added the cities of Jamnagar, Rajkot and Jabalpur to its Surfaceline (Surface) and Dart Apex (Air Package Express) network. This is in response to a growing customer demand for the distribution for door to door of their commercial shipments and to support their logistics and supply chain requirements.Blue Dart already has a presence in these cities for its Domestic Priority product, and the introduction of these new services further consolidates its position.

Jamnagar plays host to some of the biggest names in textiles and manufacturing. Rajkot is a major industrial and trade centre, and a hub for Saurashtra. Jabalpur is known for its ordinance factories, its main industry, and a flourishing readymade garment business.

Commenting on the initiatives taken by Blue Dart, Mr. Bhaskar Roychowdhury - General Manager, Western Region, said, " The new locations are part of our strategy to strengthen our services in the region and fulfill our customers' demand."

Blue Dart, South Asia's leading courier and integrated air express package distribution company with dedicated aviation infrastructure, offers secure and reliable delivery of consignments across 12,000+ locations in the region.

The Blue Dart team drives marketplace leadership through its unique aviation system, cutting edge technology, innovations and value added services to deliver unmatched standards of service quality.

For further information contact :

marketing@bluedart.com
Dated :April 10, 2002