Samara Capital backs ARC and Calyx with ₹1,200 crore to build logistics platform

Samara Capital has acquired stakes in Associated Road Carriers and Calyx Container Terminals, combining domestic and EXIM logistics capabilities. Fresh capital will fund hub and branch expansion, first- and last-mile capacity, technology upgrades and selective acquisitions.

— Source publishedSun, 20 Sept, 2026, 16:36 IST·First seen Sun, 20 Sept, 2026, 16:39 IST·Source Mint

What happened

Samara Capital acquired stakes in ARC and Calyx to form an integrated Indian domestic and EXIM logistics platform. Nearly ₹1,200 crore of fresh capital will

Key facts

  • ₹1,200 crore investment
  • Combined FY2025-26 revenue: about ₹2,140 crore
  • ARC: over 20 hubs
  • ARC: about 600 branches
  • Calyx annual capacity: around 75,000 TEUs

What changed

Samara Capital acquired stakes in ARC and Calyx to form an integrated Indian domestic and EXIM logistics platform. Nearly ₹1,200 crore of fresh capital will fund branch and hub expansion, first- and last-mile capabilities, technology upgrades and selective acquisitions.

Why this matters

ARC and Calyx will use ₹1,200 crore in fresh capital to expand hubs, branches, first- and last-mile capacity, and technology across an integrated domestic and EXIM logistics network.

What to watch

  • Announcement of combined leadership structure, brand strategy and operating integration timeline.
  • New warehouse, terminal, branch or hub openings near Mumbai, Mundra, Chennai, Nhava Sheva and industrial corridors.
  • Acquisition pipeline, especially regional road carriers and warehousing assets.
  • Large multi-year contracts with retail, consumer-goods, e-commerce, manufacturing or import-export customers.
  • Evidence of improved container throughput, truck utilisation, on-time delivery and cross-sell revenue.

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