Allcargo Logistics has reduced its month-end close time by 30% by migrating financial processes to Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications. The logistics major standardized core business functions on a single integrated platform to enhance governance and operational visibility.

The company, which operates over 700 facilities in India, moved away from legacy on-premises systems to support growth across e-commerce, automobile, and pharmaceutical sectors. The implementation was managed by Oracle PartnerNetwork partner Grant Thornton Bharat.

Operational efficiency gains

By adopting Oracle Fusion Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Allcargo Logistics automated routine tasks and strengthened controls. The platform now supports more than 4,000 users and over 700 operating units, providing a foundation for AI-driven process simplification.

Sanjay Khiyani, chief information officer at Allcargo Logistics, stated that digital transformation is central to the company's long-term growth strategy. The move aims to reduce manual work while improving financial reporting accuracy.

Scope of digital integration

The deployment includes Oracle Fusion Cloud Procurement, enabling end-to-end automation of purchasing activities. This provides teams with a consistent view of spending across distributed operations.

Shailesh Singla, vice president of Cloud Applications at Oracle India, noted that the solution helps logistics providers manage dynamic supply chains by automating routine work, allowing staff to focus on strategic decisions.

About Allcargo Logistics

Allcargo Logistics Limited offers integrated logistics solutions including Express Distribution, Air Freight, E-commerce Logistics, and First and Last Mile Delivery. The company has a nationwide network covering 100% of India's districts and is committed to achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2040.

Allcargo Logistics has appointed Vijay Nehra as Chief Transformation Officer and Managing Director Designate, effective October 1, 2026. He will assume the role of Managing Director and CEO effective January 1, 2027, subject to shareholder approvals.

Ketan Kulkarni, the current Managing Director and CEO, will step down from his current role to take on the position of Chief Growth Officer for the Allcargo Group, also effective January 1, 2027. The Board of Directors approved these changes on September 28, 2026. Kulkarni’s resignation is part of an internal shift within the Allcargo Group, focusing on identifying new growth opportunities across emerging industries.

Leadership succession plan

Vijay Nehra will serve as Chief Transformation Officer and MD Designate during the interim period until December 31, 2026. Upon Kulkarni’s exit, Nehra will be re-designated as Managing Director and CEO. His tenure is set for five consecutive years beginning January 1, 2027.

The leadership transition builds on the strategic restructuring undertaken following the demerger of the Allcargo Group. Both Nehra and Kulkarni will report to Punit Misra, Chief Business Officer, Allcargo Group. Dinesh Lal serves as Chairman of Allcargo Logistics, having been appointed earlier to bolster the company's leadership framework.

Executive profiles and regulatory disclosures

The appointment details were disclosed under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. The Governance and Nomination & Remuneration Committee recommended Nehra’s appointment. The Board noted that Nehra is not related to any directors, key managerial personnel, or promoters of the company.

Background of incoming CEO

Vijay Nehra holds a Post Graduate Programme in Management from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, and a Bachelor of Nautical Sciences from T. S. Chanakya, University of Mumbai. His career began as a Master Mariner and Merchant Ship Captain. He previously held senior leadership positions at RattanIndia Enterprises Limited and the Indiabulls Group, including roles as Head of Finance at Indiabulls Real Estate & Indiabulls Housing Finance and CEO of Indiabulls Asset Reconstruction Company.

At Hindustan Unilever Limited, he contributed to logistics operations and post-GST logistics blueprints before transitioning into senior Sales and Customer management leadership roles. Prior to this appointment, he served as CEO of Ozone Pharmaceuticals Group, where he led its transition from a promoter-operated enterprise to a professionally managed organization.

What the numbers show

The transition timeline reveals a structured handover process rather than an abrupt vacancy. Kulkarni remains in his current role for three months after the announcement, while Nehra enters three months before taking over the CEO title. This overlap period from October 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, allows for continuity in strategic execution. The move signals a focus on organizational transformation, given Nehra’s designated title during the interim phase, while Kulkarni’s new mandate emphasizes sales, marketing, and value creation across the broader group.