Blue Dart Express Limited , a leading express air transportation and integrated logistics provider in South Asia, has announced an exciting promotional offer just in time for the festive season. The company has introduced 'Diwali Express', a limited-time deal that offers substantial discounts on gift shipments both domestically and internationally.

Offer Details

The 'Diwali Express' promotion, valid until October 27, 2025, provides customers with the following benefits:

• Up to 40% discount on domestic gift shipments weighing between 2-10 kg (applicable on Domestic Priority services)
• Up to 60% discount on international, non-document gift shipments at various weight slabs (3 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 15 kg, 20 kg, and 25 kg) to key global markets

Extensive Reach and Convenience

Blue Dart's services cover over 56,400 locations in India and extend to 220 countries and territories worldwide. This extensive network ensures that customers can send festive gifts such as hampers, sweets, apparel, and curated presents to their loved ones both within India and overseas.

Dipanjan Banerjee, Chief Commercial Officer at Blue Dart, commented on the offer, saying, "With 'Diwali Express', we're enabling customers and businesses to share festive cheer with reliable, on-time deliveries at compelling rates. Coupled with Blue Dart's extensive reach and time-definite services, this promotion ensures gifts arrive swiftly and securely across India and overseas."

How to Avail the Offer

Customers can take advantage of this promotional offer through multiple channels:

1. Visiting any Blue Dart retail store
2. Calling 1860 233 1234
3. Emailing customerservice@bluedart.com
4. Booking through the official website www.bluedart.com

Additionally, Blue Dart is offering home pick-up services at no extra charge, adding to the convenience for customers during the festive season.

Company Background

Blue Dart Express Ltd. is renowned for its secure and reliable delivery services, covering an extensive network in India and globally. As part of DHL Group's eCommerce division, the company offers a wide range of services including air express, freight forwarding, supply chain solutions, and customs clearance.

The company has received numerous accolades for its innovative approach and service quality, including recognition as one of 'India's Best Companies to Work For' by The Great Place to Work® Institute, India, and being ranked amongst 'Best Multinational Workplaces in Asia'.

Trading Window Closure

In a separate announcement, Blue Dart Express informed that the trading window for dealing in the company's shares will remain closed for all Designated Persons and their immediate relatives from October 1, 2025, until 48 hours after the declaration of financial results for the quarter and nine months ending September 30, 2025. This closure is in compliance with SEBI regulations and the company's internal code of conduct.

As the festive season approaches, Blue Dart's 'Diwali Express' offer presents an attractive opportunity for individuals and businesses to send gifts to their loved ones and clients at significantly reduced rates, while ensuring the reliability and efficiency that the brand is known for.

Blue Dart Express Limited has announced a significant positive development regarding the GST demand notice issued to its wholly-owned subsidiary, Blue Dart Aviation Limited (BDAL). The adjudicating authority has substantially reduced the original demand from ₹420.79 crore to just ₹6.50 crore, marking a major relief for the logistics company.

Original GST Demand Details

BDAL had initially received a Show Cause Cum Demand Notice from the Office of the Commissioner of GST and Central Excise on September 15, 2025. The notice covered the period from April 2021 to March 2023 and proposed a substantial demand across three main issues:

Adjudication Outcome

Following detailed submissions and explanations by BDAL, the adjudicating authority issued its order on December 30, 2025. The outcome was overwhelmingly favorable for the company, with most allegations being dismissed:

Key Issues Resolved

The adjudicating authority dropped significant portions of the original demand after reviewing BDAL's submissions. The two major issues that were completely set aside included problems related to determination of place of supply and availment of input tax credit, which together accounted for over ₹420 crore of the original demand.

Company's Strategic Response

To avoid protracted litigation and ensure closure of the matter, BDAL voluntarily accepted and discharged the revised demand of ₹64.98 lakh along with applicable interest of ₹41.72 lakh. The company made this decision without prejudice to its submissions on the merits of the case.

Financial Impact Assessment

Blue Dart Express Limited has confirmed that neither the company nor BDAL anticipates any significant impact on their financials, operations, or other activities from this resolution. The final settlement amount represents less than 0.3% of the original demand, demonstrating the effectiveness of the company's defense strategy.

This positive resolution removes a major regulatory overhang for Blue Dart Express Limited and provides clarity on the GST compliance matter that had been pending since September 2025.