Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd

What Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd does

Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd is an India-headquartered logistics services company specializing in household goods relocation, founded in 1987 by Ramesh Agarwal (a former Indian Air Force airman) and led by the Agarwal family under a private ownership structure. It operates what it describes as India's largest household goods moving network: 140+ self-owned branches across India reaching 1,264+ destinations, an agent-based international network spanning 182 countries, and direct physical operations in 9 countries. The company has cumulatively served 2.86 million customers and executes approximately 1.6 lakh (160,000) moves annually, addressing both retail household relocations (B2C) and institutional clients across government, banking, defence, education, and consumer-goods sectors.

The service platform is built around proprietary physical assets and operational IP rather than software differentiation. The fleet comprises 1,800+ GPS-enabled vehicles and 3,000+ standardized "Trucking Cubes" — purpose-built containers engineered for door-to-door, zero-transshipment loading that reduces handling damage and claims cost. Supporting infrastructure includes 6 million square feet of warehouse space, 30,000+ home storage lockers, LED/LCD packaging boxes for fragile electronics, and "APML Smart Vehicles" with real-time tracking. In July 2025 it launched what it describes as India's first mid-haul re-powered electric truck, co-developed with Henkel India and Kalyani Powertrain. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 39001:2012 certifications — the latter reportedly a first in the household shifting segment — and is recognized by the World Book of Records (UK) and Limca Book of Records.

The business model is asset- and service-fee based, monetizing per-move pricing for packing, transportation, unpacking, and storage, supplemented by warehousing and storage rentals. Revenue is generated from a fragmented long tail of retail household customers combined with institutional/enterprise contracts — named anchor clients include State Bank of India, the Election Commission of India, the Supreme Court of India, IIMs, Samsung, HCL, Godrej, TVS, banks, and defence forces. FY2013-14 turnover was INR 3,820 million with a publicly-stated aspiration of INR 20,000 million by 2020. The company has signalled an intention to raise approximately INR 500 crore via IPO and deploy INR 650 crore in capex, reflecting an asset-heavy, scale-driven economics model under family ownership transitioning toward public-market capitalization.

Name

Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd

Legal name

Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd

Website

https://agarwalpackers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd is an India-headquartered household goods relocation company operating 140+ self-owned branches, 1,800+ GPS-enabled vehicles, and a 9-country international footprint, serving retail households and institutional clients via door-to-door moving, warehousing, and storage services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Relocation and Logistics Services

NAICS

Used Household and Office Goods Moving (48421), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Long-Distance & Interstate Household Moving (HSAKABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Household Goods Move Management (Vendor Coordination) (HSAKAJAE), Interstate Small Moves & Partial Loads (Consolidated/Shared Truckload) (HSAKABAE)

Keywords

• Household relocation services
• Logistics and transportation
• International moving services
• Warehousing and storage
• Corporate relocation

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Packing and Moving Services: Core revenue stream from domestic and international household shifting, corporate relocation, and commercial moving services. Includes services for household goods, fine arts, sculptures, and specialized items.
2. Transportation and Logistics: Transportation services for goods across India and internationally. Includes ODC (Over Dimensional Cargo) transportation, bulk carrier services, and general logistics.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Short-term and long-term storage solutions through 6 million sq. ft. of warehouse space. Offers flexible rental options (monthly, fortnightly, weekly) for home storage, office goods storage, and business storage.
4. Car Carrier Services: Transportation of vehicles (cars, motorcycles) across India using specialized car carriers, including both open and enclosed trailers.
5. International Relocation: Complete international moving solutions covering 182 countries. Includes import-export cargo handling, customs documentation, and overseas transition management.
6. Freight Forwarding: Sea freight, air freight, and road freight services. Includes FCL/LCL shipments, reefer containers, dimensional cargo, consolidation services, and customs clearance.
7. APML Trips and Travel: Flight booking and travel services through APML Trips and Travel Ltd. Includes domestic and international flight booking, car moving, hotel booking, and travel management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd provides end-to-end domestic and international household and corporate relocation services, including packing, transportation, warehousing, and storage. The company operates 1,800+ GPS-enabled vehicles, 140+ self-owned branches covering 1,264+ destinations across India, and serves 182 countries worldwide through agents and own offices. Specialized offerings include car carriers, fine arts and sculpture relocation, ODC transportation, exim cargo, supply chain management, 3PL, freight forwarding, and the APML Trips and Travel flight-booking subsidiary. Proprietary innovations such as the Trucking Cube (zero-transshipment container), APML Smart Vehicles, and LED/LCD Screen Boxes underpin its technology-led positioning in the Indian relocation industry.

Product overview

Agarwal Packers and Movers Ltd (APML) is a comprehensive logistics and relocation company offering a platform-plus-services model for domestic and international moving. The core portfolio includes domestic relocation, international moving, warehousing, car carriers, corporate relocation, and supply chain management. Key proprietary innovations include the Trucking Cube (container system enabling zero transshipment), LED/LCD Screen Boxes, and APML Smart Vehicles. The company operates with 140+ branches PAN India covering 1264+ destinations and serves 182 countries worldwide. Supplementary services include freight forwarding, parcel delivery, 3PL, and the APML Trips and Travel flight booking subsidiary. Technology features include GPS-enabled consignment tracking and mobile apps (APML Suvidha for customers, APML Sathi for partners).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APML Suvidha: Mobile application launched for customers to book and manage moving services
• APML Sathi
• Trucking Cube
• APML SMART VEHICLES
• LED/LCD Box

Products and services

• Domestic Moving End-to-end household relocation services within India, including careful packing, safe transportation, on-time delivery, and unpacking. Operates across 1,264+ destinations nationwide with 140+ self-owned branches. Designed for individual families, working professionals, and retirees relocating within India.
• International Moving Complete international household moving solutions including expert export-grade packing, secure handling, customs documentation, freight coordination, and overseas transition management. Covers 182 countries through acting agents and physical offices in 9 countries. Targets Indian families relocating abroad and inbound expatriates moving to India.
• Warehousing Services Comprehensive warehousing with 6 million sq. ft. of fumigation-secured storage space, modern inventory management, and scalable storage for households and businesses. Includes short-term and long-term rental options (monthly, fortnightly, weekly) for home, office, and commercial goods.
• Self Storage Flexible, secure, 24/7 monitored self-storage with climate-controlled spaces and 30,000+ home storage lockers. Serves individuals and businesses needing short- or long-duration storage of household goods and business inventory.
• Car Carrier Services Vehicle transportation using 70+ self-owned customized car carriers, including open and enclosed trailers. Transports sedans, SUVs, and luxury vehicles across India for individual owners and corporate fleets.
• Corporate / Office Shifting Professional corporate and office relocation service minimizing downtime through customized solutions, modern vehicles, strict timeline adherence, and confidential handling of equipment. Targets large enterprises, government departments, banks, IT, manufacturing, and PSUs requiring bulk employee relocations and office moves.
• Fine Arts & Sculptures Relocation Specialized relocation of fine arts, antiques, and sculptures using customized packing materials, climate-controlled containers, and skilled handling techniques. Serves collectors, museums, galleries, and high-net-worth individuals.
• ODC Transportation Specialized transportation of Over-Dimensional Cargo (heavy and oversized shipments) using advanced equipment, expert route planning, and regulatory compliance. Serves industrial, infrastructure, and manufacturing clients with non-standard freight.
• Exim Cargo End-to-end export-import cargo solutions with expert documentation handling, secure cargo management, customs coordination, and timely international trade movement support. Serves importers, exporters, and trading companies.
• Supply Chain Management Third-party logistics and integrated supply chain management including digital innovation, nationwide presence, and cost-effective mechanisms. Targets enterprises seeking end-to-end supply chain solutions from procurement to delivery.
• 3PL (Third-Party Logistics) Comprehensive third-party logistics services including warehousing, order fulfillment, and inventory management to streamline supply chain operations. Serves enterprise customers outsourcing logistics functions.
• Parcel Delivery Fast and reliable parcel delivery service across India with end-to-end tracking, secure packaging, and nationwide coverage. Serves e-commerce, retail, and individual customers sending smaller shipments.
• Bulk Carrier Services Cost-effective bulk transportation solutions for industries requiring large-scale movement of goods, with fleet-managed operations and on-time delivery. Serves industrial and commercial clients with high-volume freight needs.
• Transportation & Logistics Day-to-day integrated logistics and transportation services with safe shifting, value-added benefits, and sustainable operations. Serves commercial and industrial customers with regular freight movement.
• Freight Forwarding End-to-end freight forwarding solutions including sea freight, air freight, road freight, FCL/LCL shipments, reefer containers, dimensional cargo, consolidation services, and customs clearance. Backed by 140+ branches across India and 25,000 service destinations worldwide.
• Pet Relocation Specialized pet relocation service for households moving with pets domestically or internationally. Includes documentation, compliance with airline/quarantine requirements, and safe transit handling.
• IT Relocation Specialized IT asset relocation for enterprises moving servers, workstations, networking equipment, and data-center infrastructure. Includes secure handling, packing, and reinstallation support to minimize business downtime.
• Air Terminal Management Air terminal management services covering cargo handling, terminal operations, and air-side logistics coordination at airports. Targets air-cargo operators and freight forwarders.
• Infrastructure Services Logistics infrastructure services encompassing warehousing, fleet management, and supply-chain facilities to support enterprise customers' logistics needs.
• APML Trips and Travel Flight booking and travel services offered through subsidiary APML Trips and Travel Ltd. Includes domestic and international flight booking, car-moving coordination, hotel booking, and travel management with booking, check-in, and group enquiry capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero transshipment reduces damage risk and logistics costs by 8%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sanskriti UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 May 2026APML participated in Sanskriti Business & Leadership Conclave 2.0 featuring panel discussion on entrepreneurship, startups, and incubation. Represents industry engagement and thought leadership in startup ecosystem.
• Henkel IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint launch of India's first mid-haul re-powered electric truck in July 2025. Collaboration with Kalyani Powertrain Ltd for sustainable logistics solutions. Henkel India provides adhesive technology for electric vehicle components.
• Kalyani Powertrain Ltd (Bharat Forge Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of India's first mid-haul re-powered electric truck. Kalyani Powertrain provided indigenously developed 8-ton electric powertrain kit capable of 250km range on single charge with full cargo load.
• International Road Transport Union (IRU)minorOthersCommendation from IRU for Welfare of Truck Drivers. Represents international recognition of company's road transport and driver welfare initiatives.
• Ybrant PeopleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for APML Saathi Scheme launched in February 2018, providing social and economic empowerment to ex-defence servicemen through entrepreneurial opportunities.
• AWPO (Association of Writers for Welfare of Ex-Servicemen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative with Ybrant People for APML Saathi Scheme providing ex-defence personnel with 10 trucks each for entrepreneurial opportunities in logistics.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Delhivery: India's largest tech-enabled logistics and parcel-delivery platform. Adjacent rather than direct — competes in trucking and warehousing infrastructure, but not household relocation. Relevant for asset-network benchmarking.
• DTDC Express: Indian parcel and logistics company with pan-India network. Partial overlap with APML's parcel delivery and warehousing businesses, though focused on documents/small packages rather than household goods.

Broad incumbents

• Crown Relocations: Established international household goods mover with owned offices across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas. Directly competes in cross-border relocation where APML relies on agents.
• Santa Fe Relocation (Sirva): Global household goods and corporate relocation specialist operating in 100+ countries. Closest comparable for APML's international relocation business, with deeper owned infrastructure in destination markets.
• AGS Movers: International relocation group with 80+ owned offices in 45+ countries. Competes with APML on international household moves, particularly out of India to Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding leader with Exim cargo, sea/air freight, and customs services. Comparable to APML's freight forwarding and Exim cargo service line, with broader owned global infrastructure.

Direct peers

• All India Packers and Movers: Direct India-based competitor in household and commercial relocation with branch network across India. Competes head-to-head with APML in domestic household shifting, particularly in tier-1 and tier-2 cities.
• Mahindra Logistics: Indian 3PL and enterprise mobility solutions provider with corporate relocation exposure. Comparable in enterprise-mobility and supply chain management; competing for similar enterprise/government contracts.
• Gati KWE: Indian logistics company with express distribution, freight forwarding, and supply chain services. Overlaps with APML's freight forwarding and 3PL offerings within the Indian market.

Regional players

• Grace Removals: Asia-Pacific-focused international mover with strong Australia/New Zealand network. Comparable to APML on long-haul international household moves; regional rather than global in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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