Mahindra Logistics Races Out of the Red as Auto Demand Hits High Gear

A central priority for Managing Director and CEO Hemant Sikka has been reviving the Express segment, which focuses on scheduled business-to-business shipping.

05 May 2026 | 914 Views | By Shahkar Abidi, Ketan Thakkar and Prerna Lidhoo

Mahindra Logistics Limited (MLL) has shifted into high gear, reporting a  financial turnaround for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. After a challenging period of restructuring and market volatility, the company has successfully swapped last year's losses for a profitable finish, driven by the booming Indian automotive sector and a aggressive push into technology-led solutions.

The company’s full-year performance highlights a significant recovery. MLL recorded a consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of Rs 8.2 crore for FY26, a stark contrast to the Rs 35.8 crore loss reported in FY25. Total revenue for the year surged 15% to reach Rs 6,999.3 crore, up from Rs 6,104.8 crore the previous year.

The fourth quarter was particularly robust. Q4 FY26 revenue reached Rs 1,791.4 crore, a 14% increase compared to the same period last year. More importantly, the company achieved a Q4 profit of Rs 20.2 crore, compared to a Rs 6.7 crore loss in the prior-year quarter, signaling that the transformation journey is now firmly embedded.

As the automotive industry faces ongoing global supply chain shocks, occurring every 3 to 4 months in the current era, Mahindra Logistics has become a critical pillar of resilience for its parent, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M). A significant portion of Mahindra Logistic's revenues come from Mahindra & Mahindra.

A key focus for Managing Director and CEO Hemant Sikka has been the turnaround of the Express business (scheduled business-to-business shipping). This segment saw a massive 49% revenue jump in Q4. By optimizing delivery routes and consolidating regional shipping hubs, MLL has significantly improved the profit margins for this once-troubled division.

In Last Mile Delivery (the final leg of delivery to the doorstep), the company is prioritizing "customer-level economics" over simply chasing volume. MLL is now a key player in the e-commerce and quick commerce space.

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