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Alibaba backed XpressBees targets every PIN code, but can it beat Delhivery and Ecom Express

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Published on 24 April 2026
Alibaba backed XpressBees targets every PIN code, but can it beat Delhivery and Ecom Express

Its expansion plans hinge on automation and new B2B routes

XpressBees, backed by Alibaba, is sharpening its strategy to expand across India’s logistics network, aiming to deepen coverage in smaller sellers, omnichannel commerce and even B2B express and managed warehousing. After surviving a harsh market, the company is investing in automation and new services, but its bid to outpace Delhivery and Ecom Express will depend on overcoming cost, execution and competition hurdles.

  • XpressBees is pushing beyond e-commerce into B2B express and managed warehousing
  • The plan leans heavily on automation to scale operations efficiently
  • It targets broader reach including omnichannel and small sellers
  • Competition from Delhivery and Ecom Express remains the biggest challenge
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