Blue Dart Express Limited submitted its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR) for FY26 to the stock exchanges on August 28, 2026. The filing details the company’s sustainability performance, environmental impact, and governance practices for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

The report covers standalone operations across 2,492 offices in India. Blue Dart reported a turnover of ₹614,088 lakh and a net worth of ₹183,113 lakh for the period. The company highlighted its commitment to ESG principles through three key pillars: GoTeach, GoGreen, and GoHelp.

Environmental Performance

Blue Dart disclosed significant reductions in energy intensity and greenhouse gas emissions. Total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions fell to 1,42,878.23 metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in FY26, down from 1,86,712.00 metric tonnes in FY25. This reduction coincided with a drop in total energy consumption to 19,83,977.10 Giga-Joules from 42,88,394.11 Giga-Joules in the previous year.

The company attributed the increase in renewable energy consumption—rising to 967.87 GJ from 152.01 GJ—to new solar installations at its Bijwasan facility. Blue Dart also deployed 599 electric vehicles in its fleet during FY26.

Workforce and Safety

As of March 31, 2026, Blue Dart employed 3,852 permanent employees and 9,399 permanent workers. The overall turnover rate for permanent employees declined to 11.99% from 13.20% in FY25. Safety metrics improved significantly, with zero fatalities reported in FY26 compared to two in the prior year.

Governance and Compliance

Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP provided reasonable assurance on the core BRSR indicators. The company reported no material non-compliances with environmental or labor laws. Customer complaints remained low at 0.089% of total shipments handled, which included over 4,034.21 lakh domestic shipments.

Blue Dart Express blue dart express has introduced special Rakhi Express shipping offers to facilitate the delivery of festive packages across India and internationally. Announced on August 11, 2026, as part of its #YaadonKaBandhan campaign, the initiative provides flat rates for domestic priority shipments weighing up to 2.5 kg and discounts of up to 50% on eligible international shipments weighing between 0.5 kg and 3 kg. The offers are valid from July 27 to August 28, 2026, aiming to support families celebrating Raksha Bandhan across distances by ensuring reliable and time-definite delivery through Blue Dart’s integrated air and ground network.

The campaign addresses the logistical needs of customers sending Rakhis, personalised gifts, and festive packages during the peak holiday period. Blue Dart stated that the service ensures every package is handled with care while leveraging its extensive domestic network and global reach as part of DHL Group's DHL eCommerce division. The offers are accessible through Blue Dart–DHL retail stores, Franchisee Collection Centres, and via free doorstep pickup booked through the company’s website or customer care, subject to service availability.

Domestic Priority Offer Rates

The domestic offer features tiered pricing based on shipment weight, with rates increasing closer to the festival date. Taxes and other applicable charges are additional.

International Shipment Discounts

For international deliveries, Blue Dart is providing a campaign discount of up to 50% on shipments weighing between 0.5 kg and 3 kg. This discount applies throughout the entire campaign period from July 27 to August 28, 2026. Customers must note that custom duty, taxes, and other applicable charges will be additional to the discounted rate.

What the Numbers Show

The pricing structure reveals a strategic escalation in costs as the delivery deadline approaches. Domestic rates increase by approximately 33% to 50% in the final five days of the campaign (August 24–28) compared to the earlier period (July 27–August 23). For instance, a 2.5 kg parcel costs ₹1,000 before August 24 but rises to ₹1,100 thereafter. This surge pricing likely reflects anticipated capacity constraints and higher demand during the peak gifting window immediately preceding Raksha Bandhan, incentivising early bookings to manage logistics volume efficiently.