| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | 20th September 2025 |
| Event | Launch of India's first comprehensive report on logistics costs |
| Launched By | Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal |
| Occasion | 10th anniversary of the "Make in India" initiative |
| Official Logistics Cost Estimate | 7.97% of GDP |
| Previous Estimates | 13-14% of GDP |
| Methodology | Hybrid approach combining secondary data with nationwide surveys |
| Survey Reference Year | FY 2021-22 |
| Key Metrics | Cost-per-tonne-km, multi-modal performance indicators |
| Policy Base | National Logistics Policy (2022) |
| Key Platforms | ULIP (Unified Logistics Interface Platform), NICDC, SMILE |
| Infrastructure Projects | GatiShakti Master Plan, Bharatmala, Sagarmala, Dedicated Freight Corridors |
| Ship Turnaround Time | Reduced from two days (pre-2014) to less than one day |
| Upcoming Projects | Deep-sea ports like Vadhavan, inland waterway upgrades |
| Strategic Measures | HS Code Mapping, GST reforms, ADB-supported SMILE Programme |
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