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DHL Announces Annual Price Increase By 8.9% for India Market

Published: 26 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

DHL Express has announced an 8.9% increase in shipment charges in India, effective from January 2027. The company said the annual price adjustment reflects factors such as inflation, operating costs and investments in its logistics network and service capabilities. The revised rates will apply to international express shipping services.

Key Takeaways

The price hike could increase logistics costs for businesses that rely on international shipping, particularly exporters, e-commerce sellers and SMEs using express delivery services.

Sources

Economic Times