Dropon.Delivery, an eco-friendly logi-tech startup, was launched in September 2023 by four friends: Prashant Jaiswal, Aalap Pandya, Mit Pandya, and Dr. Jui Pandya in Gujarat.

The story of Dropon Delivery began with a conversation among friends Prashant, Aalap, Mit, and Jui, which led to a groundbreaking idea.

During an exclusive interview with Startup Pedia, Prashant Jaiswal, co-founder & CTO of Dropon Delivery, recalls, "One day, we were discussing the challenges in the logistics sector and the environmental impact of fuel-operated vehicles. That's when the idea struck us: why not use electric vehicles (EVs) for delivering goods?"

In 2022, the Indian logistics market was valued at approximately US$ 274 billion. It is projected to grow to US$ 563 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 15.5%, one of the highest globally. However, this rapid expansion raises significant environmental concerns. Reports indicate that CO2 emissions from the industry have worsened over the years.

Warehouses, ports, and freight currently contribute to 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and by 2050, the logistics industry is expected to become the largest emitter of carbon dioxide. This realization led to the launch of the eco-friendly Dropon Delivery startup, which officially started on September 19, 2023.

The Gujarat-based logi-tech startup Dropon Delivery is a last-mile, on-demand delivery service that provides quick and efficient delivery solutions to businesses and individual consumers. The startup's core values are sustainability, efficiency, and community support. By focusing on EVs, Dropon Delivery aims to reduce the carbon footprint in the environment.

Dropon Delivery offers various services to meet the different needs of its customers:

Two-Wheeler EV Delivery: Ideal for cost-conscious customers, EV deliveries are priced lower than petrol deliveries.

Two-Wheeler Petrol Delivery: For customers who need urgent deliveries and are less concerned about cost, petrol deliveries offer faster service.

Three-Wheeler EV Delivery: Used mainly by local companies, vendors, and traders, these vehicles can transport large quantities of goods at a lower cost.

Delivery charges depend mainly on the distance covered and the time taken to fulfil the order rather than the product's quantity and volume. The startup provides both EV and petrol two-wheelers and EV 3-wheelers catering to customers who prioritize either cost or speed.

The bootstrap startup generated Rs 1.7 Cr revenue in just 10 months since inception.

"By September 2024, we aim to reach Rs 2.6 Cr in revenue and continue growing at our current fast pace," Prashant told media.