Bengaluru – April 21, 2026: Ekart, one of India’s leading 3PL (third-party logistics) supply chain companies, today announced the expansion of its partnership with IKEA to strengthen the global home furnishing brand’s last-mile logistics in Chennai.
This partnership highlights Ekart’s growing role as a trusted, enterprise-grade logistics partner for large-format and complex commerce in India.
Orders from Chennai, placed on IKEA’s website and app, will now be fulfilled by Ekart’s 100% dedicated electric vehicle (EV) fleet, enabling fully sustainable and technology-led delivery operations in the city. Chennai becomes the second major city where Ekart manages IKEA’s deliveries, following the partnership’s launch in NCR-Delhi in 2025.
As part of this long-term collaboration, Ekart will manage the end-to-end movement of orders across IKEA’s extensive catalogue of over 600 products, including furniture, home décor, including large-format furniture and home solutions requiring specialised handling and household essentials, ensuring consistent and efficient doorstep delivery for customers across Chennai.
Leveraging a technology-driven fulfilment network and optimised routing capabilities, Ekart will enable deliveries within a 48-hour window, ensuring consistent service levels across large-format, high-involvement deliveries. IKEA customers will benefit from real-time tracking and end-to-end shipment visibility, from fulfilment hub to doorstep, reinforcing reliability and transparency at scale.
The dedicated supply chain, powered by an EV fleet, enables rapid turnaround while demonstrating Ekart’s ability to build scalable, sustainable logistics solutions tailored to the needs of large-format retail. This model also supports the shared commitment to advancing zero-emission deliveries in India.
Ekart and IKEA’s partnership for last-mile delivery in Chennai and NCR-Delhi (announced in 2025) reflects a shared focus on building more sustainable urban logistics through EV-led operations. Ekart’s role in enabling fully electric last-mile deliveries for IKEA highlights its capability to scale environmentally responsible logistics solutions for large-format retail.
Mani Bhushan, Chief Business Officer, Ekart, said, “Our expanded partnership with IKEA reflects Ekart’s strength in building and operating enterprise-grade, specialised supply chain solutions for leading global retail brands. As large-format retail continues to scale in India, the need for reliable, technology-led logistics partners is becoming increasingly critical. Through dedicated infrastructure and an EV-led last-mile network, we are focused on delivering consistent, sustainable logistics solutions at scale.”
Saiba Suri, Country Customer Fulfilment Manager, IKEA India, said, “Efficient and sustainable fulfilment is central to our growth in India as we expand our omnichannel presence. Our collaboration with Ekart in Chennai strengthens our ability to serve customers faster and more seamlessly, particularly across our large-format home furnishing range, where reliable and specialised last-mile logistics is critical. By combining operational scale with an EV-led last-mile model, this partnership also supports our ambition to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high service standards. We look forward to deepening this collaboration as we expand our footprint across India.”
Ekart powers end-to-end logistics for over 1,800 retail, D2C, and enterprise brands, offering integrated supply chain solutions across last-mile delivery, part-truckload (PTL), and warehousing. As a trusted partner at scale, Ekart enables brands to operate efficiently and sustainably across India. By combining IKEA’s home furnishing expertise with Ekart’s logistics capabilities, the partnership aims to deliver a more seamless, reliable, and sustainable customer experience.
