What is the size of Cold Chain Logistics Market in India | Insights, Trends & Growth Analysis 2026

Code: MTA10976 Publication Date: Nov 2025

What is the growth rate of the India Cold Chain Logistics Market?

According to 6Wresearch internal database and industry insights, the India Cold Chain Logistics Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8% during 2026-2032F.

The main drivers of this growth are the rising consumption of perishable food products, expanding pharmaceutical supply-chain requirements, and increasing investment in temperature-controlled warehousing and transport infrastructure.

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Growth Factors for India Cold Chain Logistics Industry

  • Rapid growth in fresh produce output leads to higher requirement for temperature-controlled transport.
  • Expansion of organised retail and e-commerce channels requires efficient refrigerated logistics.
  • Growth in pharmaceuticals and biologics demands reliable cold-chain for storage and distribution.
  • Government subsidies and policies promote establishment of modern cold-storage and reefer facilities.
  • Uptake of IoT, automation and sustainable cooling solutions is enhancing operational efficiency in cold-chain logistics.

India Cold Chain Logistics Market Trends

The India Cold Chain Logistics Market is experiencing trends such as the proliferation of last-mile refrigerated delivery services linked to online grocery fulfilment, and increased deployment of multi-temperature warehousing that handles chilled, frozen and ambient goods under one roof. Also notable is the emergence of integrated end-to-end solutions, where providers offer both transport and storage under temperature control, and strategic expansion into tier-II/III cities to meet demand beyond major metro corridors.

Emerging Developments in the India Cold Chain Logistics Market

The India Cold Chain Logistics Market is witnessing developments including partnerships between logistics firms and retail/food-service brands to build dedicated cold-chain corridors, and investment into renewable-energy-powered cold-rooms to lower operating costs and meet sustainability targets. Meanwhile, companies are integrating sensor-based real-time monitoring and dashboard systems to enhance traceability of perishables during transit and storage.

List of Leading Companies in the India Cold Chain Logistics Market

Some of the leading companies include:

  • Snowman Logistics Ltd.
  • ColdEx Logistics Pvt. Ltd.
  • TCI Express Ltd.
  • Mahindra Logistics Ltd.
  • DHL Supply Chain India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Gati Kausar India Ltd.
  • Safex Cold Storage Pvt. Ltd.

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