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Inside India’s Supply Chain Shift

Inside India’s Supply Chain Shift

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December 30, 2025 7 min read Consumer Discretionary
#Quick Commerce, 10 Minute Delivery, India’s retail and grocery delivery ecosystem
Inside India’s Supply Chain Shift

Q1. Could you start by giving us a brief overview of your professional background, particularly focusing on your expertise in the industry?

I have over 24 years of experience in supply chain and operations. My career began as a Navigating Officer in the Merchant Navy, where I spent five years at sea before moving into corporate logistics.

After completing my MBA from Vanderbilt University, I joined Caterpillar India in 2008. There, I established the Asia-Pacific Packaging Centre of Excellence, scaling the team to 50 engineers and achieving $20 million in revenue. I also delivered $15 million in annual savings through returnable packaging programs.

I then spent six years at Amazon India, where I:

• Led multiple fulfillment centers

• Launched the national cross-dock network

• Served as Site Leader for some of the largest FCs in the region

Between 2023 and 2025, I led the growth of Apollo Supply Chain’s automotive and e-commerce vertical, increasing revenue from ₹5 crore to over ₹30 crore. I also established their Centre of Excellence and launched a direct-to-consumer fulfillment network.

Since September 2025, I’ve been with Zepto as Head of Warehouse Operations & Centre of Excellence.

My experience spans manufacturing (Caterpillar), global e-commerce (Amazon),…

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