India’s logistics landscape is changing fast. But what will define its next phase?

In this episode of The Thought Line, Rohit Chaturvedi, Partner, Forvis Mazars in India, along with Sudeep Mehrotra, Founder and MD, Fourmativ, explores the forces shaping India’s logistics infrastructure, from the growing importance of Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to the rise of dark stores and the pursuit of profitability.

The conversation looks at how logistics infrastructure is evolving beyond traditional warehousing, the changing investment landscape and what businesses need to consider as the sector moves towards its next phase of growth.

In this episode:

• The shift towards Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities

• Growth of dark stores and last-mile infrastructure

• Balancing scale with profitability

• Changing investment opportunities in logistics

• The future of India’s logistics infrastructure

Watch the full episode and explore what could shape the next 5–7 years of Indian logistics.

India’s MSMEs are central to the country’s economic growth, supporting employment, entrepreneurship and local economies. Yet many small businesses continue to face challenges around access to finance, awareness, compliance and technology.

In this episode of The Thought Line, Dr. Sanjay Bhardwaj, Partner, Public and Social Sector Advisory at Forvis Mazars in India, shares his insights on the realities facing MSMEs on the ground and the gaps that remain despite various government initiatives.

The episode also looks at the role of Corporate Mitr and how initiatives focused on awareness, access and implementation can help bridge the gap between policy and the needs of MSMEs on the ground.

Listen to the episode to explore what it will take to strengthen India's MSME ecosystem and enable small businesses to grow with greater confidence.

This episode is available in Hindi. An English transcript is available on our website.

Sustainability is no longer just an environmental priority. It is a business imperative shaping growth, innovation, resilience and long-term value creation.

In this episode of The Thought Line, Soumyanetra Mondal, Head of Corporate Sustainability, Forvis Mazars Group, discusses how businesses can move beyond compliance and embed sustainability into strategy and decision-making.

The conversation explores India's opportunity in the low-carbon transition, the role of innovation and AI in climate action, and why organisations that act on sustainability today will be better positioned to lead tomorrow.