A Note from the CEO: The Long Game

Over a decade ago, we started Blowhorn with a single conviction — logistics in India could be smarter, faster, and more human-centered. Since August 2014, we’ve been in the trenches building a technology-logistics company that not only delivers goods across cities, but also delivers dignity, opportunity, and resilience to those behind the wheel.

We’ve never been the most heavily funded player in the market. But we’ve consistently punched above our weight — by out-executing, out-learning, and staying deeply committed to our mission.

In 2015, we introduced the driver-cum-delivery model, now the gold standard in Indian e-commerce logistics. By upskilling drivers into delivery partners, we didn’t just change an operating model — we helped thousands of families earn more, and live better.

In 2016, we pioneered superfast intracity delivery, years before QCommerce became a buzzword. In 2019, we saw the D2C wave early and built India’s first full-stack same-day delivery network, giving new-age brands the speed and control they needed to compete.

When the pandemic hit in 2020, we worked hand-in-hand with state governments to track and deliver oxygen concentrators — because that’s what the moment demanded. In 2022, we partnered with ONDC, shaping the logistics backbone of India’s most ambitious digital commerce initiative.

These milestones matter. But as many founders know — so do the quieter chapters.

FY2023 brought us several wins — but also a tough reality check when investor commitments fell through. Faced with the choice to sell, stall, or rebuild — we chose to rebuild.

Since then, we’ve restructured the company, cleared statutory dues, and renegotiated our obligations with partners. We returned to fundamentals. And step by step, we grow stronger.

Blowhorn is now leaner, focused, and on a clear path to profitability. The road here wasn’t easy — but it reminded us of something essential: resilience isn’t about powering through. It’s about pausing, rethinking, and then choosing to go again.

To everyone who has walked with us — our team, partners, and customers — thank you. You’ve shaped this story as much as we have.

Watch this space. The next chapter is going to be our boldest yet.

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Mithun Srivasta
CEO & Co-founder, Blowhorn