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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Logistics and Supply chain management |
| Founded | November 1, 1979 |
| Founder | Shri Jai Karan Sharma |
Number of locations | 60+ |
Area served | India |
Key people | Mukesh Haritash (Director), Rajesh Haritash (Director), Sachin JKS Haritash (Director) |
| Services | Logistics, Warehousing, Freight Management |
Chetak Logistics Limited is an Indian logistics and supply chain company headquartered in New Delhi, India. Established on November 1979 by Jai Karan Sharma, the company operates in the logistics sector in road transport, multimodal freight, and warehousing solutions.[1][2][3][4][5]
History
[edit]Chetak Logistics was founded by Jai Karan Sharma in 1979 with a single vehicle, operating in the early years as a small road transport service. As of 2025, the company operates a fleet of over 2,500 trucks and manages more than 2 million square feet of warehousing infrastructure across India.[6][7][3][8]
Chetak Logistics operates in 60 locations in major cities in India, and provides logistics coverage across the country. The company’s operations are centered around domestic freight transport, automobile logistics, warehousing, express delivery, and customs clearance services.[9][3][10][11]
Operations
[edit]Chetak Logistics provides integrated supply chain services across India, including vehicle transportation, express delivery, warehousing and distribution, rail-based logistics, freight management, and customs clearance. The company is primarily known for its strong presence in the transportation of finished vehicles for OEMs and has developed sector-specific solutions for clients in the manufacturing, industrial, and automotive domains.[3][8][12][13]
Corporate Social Responsibility
[edit]The company undertakes its corporate social responsibility activities through the Chetak Foundation, which focuses on healthcare, road safety, education, environmental sustainability, and community development. The foundation has organized medical camps, safety awareness initiatives, and nutrition support programs as part of its outreach work.[14][15]
Awards and Recognition
[edit]In 2025, it was awarded "Best Logistics Service Provider" by HMSI. In 2024, the company was named "Best Quality Performer" by MSIL and received a "Recognition of Excellence" from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). It has previously been recognized by Tata Motors, Indian Oil, Hyundai, Mahindra & Mahindra, and BOSCH for various performance and partnership milestones. In 2013, the company’s founder received a "Lifetime Achievement Award" from Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), acknowledging longstanding service to the automotive sector.[16][17][18] Jai Karan Sharma also was honoured by the India Post with a postal stamp recognising his contribution to the socio-economic development. The Economic Times declared him the Logistics Man of India.[19]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Chetak Logistics bags in-bound supply chain management contract for Ford India". Construction Week India. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Goodman, Peter S.; Kumar, Hari; Scholiers, Elke (31 July 2024). "Riding With a Trucker, Witnessing India's Past and Potential". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Chetak Logistics – Setting the Pace in India's Growing Transportation Sector – Motorindia". Motorindia – Home. 27 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Chetak logistics forays into multi-modal transportation of vehicles". ETAuto.com. 12 June 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Meet India's largest warehousing landlord". mint. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Shwenk, Martin; Murthy, Narayana; Poonawalla, Adar; Jain, Manu; Kamath, Nitin (27 August 2020). "Capacity utilisation for transporters goes up to 60% but still a long way from normalcy". The Economic Times. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Philip, Lijee (28 May 2020). "Commercial vehicle dealers in dire straits, 10% may have to shut shop". The Economic Times. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ a b "Chetak Logistics goes multimodal to move 430 Tata Xenon ambulances". Indian Transport & Logistics. 14 June 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "SIAM Conclave explores sustainable strategies for automotive logistics". India Shipping News. 21 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ CSR, India (29 September 2022). "Chetak Logistics green warehouse to serve Tata Motors in Pune". India CSR. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Chetak Group Names Arun Arora As Head And Director – Chetak Foundation". BW People. 27 July 2025. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Chetak Logistics green warehouse to serve Tata Motors in Pune". Construction World. 3 October 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Sinha, Sanjeev (26 July 2022). "Retail, e-commerce fuelling growth of warehousing & logistics: Sachin Haritash". The Financial Express. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ CSR, India (3 February 2022). "Chetak Group inducts Prof. G Raghuram, former Director IIM Bangalore as Chairman Advisory Board, Chetak Foundation". India CSR. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "Chetak Foundation joins hands with Sir Ganga Ram Hospital". Medical Buyer. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ CSR, India (2 October 2021). "Sustainability: Chetak Logistics moves ahead with Multi-Modal Transportation". India CSR. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ Desk, ETAuto (22 July 2025). "Logistics a key enabler for Indian automotive sector's growth: SIAM executive". ETAuto.com. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Bureau, Autocar Professional (19 July 2025). "Tata Motors in Talks with Exor Over Potential Iveco Stake Acquisition: Reuters". Autocar Professional. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ CSR, India (10 October 2021). "JK Sharma: Man of Logistics who Believed in Inclusive Growth". India CSR. Retrieved 27 July 2025.