Delhivery Falls 3.5% as Amazon Enters Third-Party Supply Chain

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Indian logistics firm Delhivery fell as much as 3.5% in early trade after Amazon announced it was opening its supply chain services to other businesses, according to The Economic Times. The move increases competition for logistics contracts, as Amazon’s service allows companies to store and ship goods through its freight, warehousing, fulfillment, and parcel network. FedEx and UPS shares each fell more than 9% in US trading following the announcement.

Amazon’s Third-Party Logistics Expansion

Amazon’s decision to open its delivery infrastructure to outside businesses signals a broader shift in the logistics sector. Similar moves have been made by Flipkart’s in-house logistics arm, Ekart, which is also opening to third-party users. The service provides direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands and small businesses access to more than 14,000 pin codes, or postal service areas, without requiring them to build their own delivery networks.

This shift transforms what was previously an internal cost into a pay-as-you-go service model, potentially standardizing last-mile delivery—the final step of getting a package to the customer.

Delhivery’s Financial Position

Delhivery’s market response reflects underlying financial pressures. In Q3 FY26, the company posted a net profit of 396 million rupees (US$4.17 million), but non-operating income carried the result, with other income equaling 120.42% of profit before tax. This means profit before tax was negative without non-operating income.

Capital efficiency also lags peers. Delhivery’s average return on equity was 0.45%, compared to 30.90% at Blue Dart Express, an Indian logistics and package delivery company. This gap leaves Delhivery exposed if Amazon leverages its deeper pockets to push prices lower in the competitive logistics market.

Employee Stock Options and Strategic Moves

Delhivery approved 100,360 employee stock options under ESOP 2012 from May 1 at an exercise price of Re 1 per share. The company previously acquired Ecom Express, an Indian third-party logistics company, in a move aimed at adding scale to compete in the consolidating logistics sector.

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ProofOfCoffeevip
· 05-05 14:02
India's domestic logistics industry just got started when Amazon opened up its supply chain—truly a hellish beginning.
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MildRugAllergyvip
· 05-05 07:54
Amazon’s move is a crushing, out-of-the-blue blow—Delhivery is under immense pressure.
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TideShellLedgervip
· 05-05 07:53
The logistics sector is going crazy; how can small and medium players survive with the giants entering the game?
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AirdropMileCountervip
· 05-05 07:46
From building in-house logistics for e-commerce to opening up to external partners, this business model cycle is played smoothly, but competitors' stock prices have already taken a hit.
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