Samara Capital invests ₹1,200 crore in ARC and Calyx to build logistics platform
Samara Capital has acquired stakes in Associated Road Carriers and Calyx Container Terminals, combining road and EXIM logistics. The capital will support network expansion, first- and last-mile capabilities, technology upgrades and selective acquisitions.
What happened
Samara Capital acquired stakes in ARC and Calyx, investing about ₹1,200 crore to form an integrated Indian road and EXIM logistics platform. Capital will fund
Key facts
- ₹1,200 crore investment
- Combined revenue of about ₹2,140 crore in 2025-26
- ARC operates over 20 hubs and about 600 branches
- ARC covers more than 16,000 pin codes
- Calyx capacity of around 75,000 TEUs annually
What changed
Samara Capital acquired stakes in ARC and Calyx, investing about ₹1,200 crore to form an integrated Indian road and EXIM logistics platform. Capital will fund network expansion, first- and last-mile capabilities, technology upgrades and selective acquisitions.
Why this matters
A larger ARC-Calyx platform could improve omnichannel fulfilment through integrated road, terminal, and first-/last-mile capacity, while increasing the importance of resilient logistics partnerships.
What to watch
- Announcement of a unified ARC-Calyx brand, operating platform or management integration plan.
- New warehousing, cross-dock, terminal, fleet or last-mile capacity investments.
- Customer wins among marketplaces, organized retailers, D2C brands, FMCG companies or import-heavy consumer businesses.
- Acquisitions in warehousing, express logistics, cold chain, technology or regional transport operators.
- Evidence of improved delivery lead times, utilization rates, on-time performance or margin expansion.
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