The company provides end-to-end supply chain management. It is a Multi-modal, rail-focused, 4PL asset-light logistics company with a specialization in customized end-to-end supply chain solutions. The company is engaged in multi-modal logistics services (road, rail, and river transport, custom house agency, storage, and warehousing) and operates across the country. It has expertise in aspects of logistics like freight forwarding, shipping, air cargo, trucking, clearance, storage, C&F and distribution, and civil works.
With market capitalisation of Rs. 1,211 cr, the shares of Western Carriers (India) Ltd are currently trading at Rs. 118.50 per share, it recorded an over 11% rise in today’s trading session compared to the previous close of Rs. 110.65 per share.
Western Carriers (India) Limited (WCIL), a prominent integrated logistics solutions provider, has secured a major logistics contract worth approximately Rs. 558 cr from Jindal Stainless Limited (JSL). The three-year agreement entails the dispatch of Slabs, Coils, and Sheet Plates via DSO Containers to multiple destinations across India. This contract reinforces WCIL’s long-standing relationship with JSL and highlights its strength in managing large-scale logistics operations across the country.
Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Rajendra Sethia stated that the mandate underscores WCIL’s operational capability and commitment to serving India’s industrial ecosystem with efficiency and quality.
WCIL, a rail-focused and asset-light logistics company, integrates multimodal transport solutions including road, rail, water, and air, offering end-to-end 3PL and 4PL services. This new contract further strengthens WCIL’s positioning as a preferred logistics partner for major Indian corporations.
The company’s revenue increased from Rs. 1,686 cr in March FY24 to Rs. 1,726 cr in FY25. It has also reduced its debt levels. Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) stands at 13.1% and Return on Equity (ROE) at 10.6%. On a quarterly basis, operating profit rose from Rs. 23 cr to Rs. 25 cr, while net profit grew from Rs. 13 cr to Rs. 14 cr.
Written by Manideep Appana
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