'Logistics cost at 8% of GDP, more burden on small cos'
'Logistics cost at 8% of GDP, more burden on small cos'
A recent study indicates India's logistics cost stands at 8% of GDP, disproportionately affecting smaller firms, where it can reach 16% of output. Larger companies, however, experience a lower cost of 7.6%. The transport equipment sector faces the highest logistics burden at 21.4% of total output, while coastal shipping offers the lowest per-tonne-km cost.
A recent study indicates India's logistics cost stands at 8% of GDP, disproportionately affecting smaller firms, where it can reach 16% of output. Larger companies, however, experience a lower cost of 7.6%. The transport equipment sector faces the highest logistics burden at 21.4% of total output, while coastal shipping offers the lowest per-tonne-km cost.
A recent study indicates India's logistics cost stands at 8% of GDP, disproportionately affecting smaller firms, where it can reach 16% of output. Larger companies, however, experience a lower cost of 7.6%. The transport equipment sector faces the highest logistics burden at 21.4% of total output, while coastal shipping offers the lowest per-tonne-km cost. 
