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{{Short description|Indian logistics, travel and transport company}} | |||
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{{Infobox company | {{Infobox company | ||
| name = |
| name = VRL Logistics Limited | ||
| logo = ] | |||
| trading_name = VRL Logistics Ltd. | |||
| type = Transportation and Logistics<ref>https://www.vrlgroup.in/mission_vision_of_vrl_group.aspx</ref> | | type = Transportation and Logistics<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vrlgroup.in/mission_vision_of_vrl_group.aspx |title=Our mission, our vision |access-date=2017-10-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016070331/https://www.vrlgroup.in/mission_vision_of_vrl_group.aspx |archive-date=16 October 2017}}</ref> | ||
| founder =]<ref>https://www.vrlgroup.in/vrl_group_logistics_travels_history.aspx</ref> | | founder = ]<ref name="Largest">{{cite web |url=https://www.vrlgroup.in/vrl_group_logistics_travels_history.aspx |title=Currently the Largest Fleet Owner in India |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016122029/https://www.vrlgroup.in/vrl_group_logistics_travels_history.aspx |archive-date=16 October 2017 |url-status=dead |access-date=2021-11-14}}</ref> | ||
| founded = {{start date and age| 1976}} in ], ], |
| founded = {{start date and age| 1976}} in ], ], India<ref name="Largest" /> | ||
| hq_location_city =Hubballi, Karnataka, India<ref>https://www.vrlgroup.in/contact_to_vrl_group.aspx</ref> | | hq_location_city = Hubballi, Karnataka, India<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vrlgroup.in/contact_to_vrl_group.aspx |title=Contact us |access-date=2017-10-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016070552/https://www.vrlgroup.in/contact_to_vrl_group.aspx |archive-date=16 October 2017}}</ref> | ||
| area_served = |
| area_served = India<ref name="vrlgroup.in">{{cite web |url=https://www.vrlgroup.in/vrl_largest_logistics_transportation_solutions_in_india.aspx |title=General Parcel & VRL Priority |access-date=2017-10-16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016121926/https://www.vrlgroup.in/vrl_largest_logistics_transportation_solutions_in_india.aspx |archive-date=16 October 2017 }}</ref> | ||
| revenue = {{up}}{{INRConvert|2909|c}} (2024)<ref>{{Cite web |title=VRL Logistics Annual Trends |url=https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/c8abdde3-8a40-4820-9552-358662406595.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240520122136/https://www.bseindia.com/xml-data/corpfiling/AttachLive/c8abdde3-8a40-4820-9552-358662406595.pdf |archive-date=2024-05-20}}</ref> | |||
| owner =]<ref>https://www.vrlgroup.in/vrl_group_logistics_travels_history.aspx</ref> | |||
| operating_income = {{down}} | |||
{{INRConvert|120|c}} (2024) | |||
| net_income = {{down}} | |||
{{INRConvert|89|c}} (2024) | |||
| assets = {{up}} | |||
{{INRConvert|2214|c}} (2024) | |||
| equity = {{down}} | |||
{{INRConvert|946|c}} (2024) | |||
| owner = ]<ref name="Largest" /> | |||
| traded_as = {{BSE|539118}}<br>{{NSE|VRLLOG}} | | traded_as = {{BSE|539118}}<br>{{NSE|VRLLOG}} | ||
| key_people = {{nowrap|],<br>] & ]}} | | key_people = {{nowrap|], Anand Sankeshwar<br>] & ]}} | ||
| website = |
| website = {{URL|http://www.vrlgroup.in/}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''VRL |
'''VRL Logistics Limited''' (formerly ''Vijayanand Roadlines Ltd.''),<ref>{{cite web |title=VRL Logistics Limited: Private Company Information |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=25093798 |website=bloomberg.com |access-date=30 July 2018}}</ref> commonly known as the '''VRL Group''', is an Indian ] ] in ], ], India with operations in around ] and ] in the ]. Business operations of ''VRL Group'' include ]ation, ], ], etc. | ||
''VRL Group'' is one of the |
''VRL Group'' is one of the largest logistics and ] companies in India (incl.4360 vehicles,<ref name="vrlgroup.in"/> comprising 419 ] and 3941 transport ] vehicles). The ], states it is the single largest ] owner of ]s in the ] ].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/hublis-transport-tsar-rise-vijay-sankeshwars-vrl-logistics-into-a-nearly-rs-1000-crore-company/articleshow/21036757.cms?from=mdr |title=Hubli's Transport Tsar: Rise Vijay Sankeshwar's VRL Logistics into a nearly Rs 1,000 crore company |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=17 July 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180307214312/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/hublis-transport-tsar-rise-vijay-sankeshwars-vrl-logistics-into-a-nearly-rs-1000-crore-company/articleshow/21036757.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=7 March 2018 |last1=Vaidya |first1=Pramodkumar }}</ref> | ||
''VRL's'' ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vijayavani.net/|title=ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ · ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಧ್ವನಿ| |
''VRL's'' ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vijayavani.net/|title=ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ · ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಧ್ವನಿ|website=ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ|access-date=17 August 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813223023/http://vijayavani.net/|archive-date=13 August 2017}}</ref> is ]ed with having the largest ] in Karnataka. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
''VRL Group'' was founded by ] in 1976 at Gadag, Karnataka, India. His ] ] a ], which later became a part of ''VRL Group''. | ''VRL Group'' was founded by ] in 1976 at Gadag, Karnataka, India. His ] ] a ], which later became a part of the ''VRL Group''.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} | ||
==Headquarters and offices== | ==Headquarters and offices== | ||
''VRL'' is ] in ], ] and has 931 ], 40 hubs and transport ] ] the ]. The headquarters has ] (]:175 ] ]), ] plant, ] (allotted by ]), and a ] ], where ''VRL’s'' ] |
''VRL'' is ] in ], ] and has 931 ], 40 hubs and transport ]s ] the ]. The headquarters has an ] (]:175 ] ]), a ] plant, a ] (allotted by ]), and a ] ], where ''VRL’s'' ]s pass through once in every two ]s.{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} | ||
== Services == | == Services == | ||
] near ] ], ], ].<ref>{{cite web |title= V.R.L. Couriers Pvt. Ltd. Chamrajpet, Bangalore |url= https://www.sulekha.com/v-r-l-couriers-pvt-ltd-chamrajpet-bangalore-contact-address |publisher= |
] near ] ], ], ].<ref>{{cite web |title= V.R.L. Couriers Pvt. Ltd. Chamrajpet, Bangalore |url= https://www.sulekha.com/v-r-l-couriers-pvt-ltd-chamrajpet-bangalore-contact-address |publisher= sulekha.com |url-status= live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20180609072442/https://www.sulekha.com/v-r-l-couriers-pvt-ltd-chamrajpet-bangalore-contact-address |archive-date= 9 June 2018 }}</ref>]] | ||
⚫ | === Cargo and Courier === | ||
⚫ | === Cargo and Courier === | ||
⚫ | A ] of ''VRL Group'', '''''VRL General ]''''' started its business service |
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⚫ | A ] of ''VRL Group'', '''''VRL General ]''''' started its business service with transportation between Hubballi and Gadag, and later spread across to ] and ]. It has extended into courier services and express cargo, which are now operative in 23 states, handling over 216 ] pieces of cargo/year,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/sanjaykumarguptaa/docs/project-on-logistics-management-in-vrl-logistics-/23|title=Project on Logistics management in VRL Logistics|website=ISSUU.com|date=19 May 2012 |access-date=17 August 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160225185651/https://issuu.com/sanjaykumarguptaa/docs/project-on-logistics-management-in-vrl-logistics-/23|archive-date=25 February 2016}}</ref> being one of the largest networks in the ]. Its courier services are in operation for ] ] from small to large ].{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} | ||
] ], a ] ], marketed by ''VRL Group'' via its courier services.<ref>{{cite web |title= Vijavavani epaper |url= http://epapervijayavani.in/archive/viewpage.php?edn=Hubli&isid=VVAANINEW_HUB_20171215#Page/1 |publisher= ''epapervijayavani.in''}}</ref>]] | |||
=== Travel === | === Travel === | ||
''VRL's'' public ] is operated by its division '''''Vijayanand Travels'''''. With |
''VRL's'' public ] is operated by its division '''''Vijayanand Travels'''''. With more than 80 branches and operated by 1000+ ], it is the largest in tour business services in Karnataka and ]. It owns 1,550 ]es (incl. 742 ] of ] and ] ]),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/vrl-logistics-buys-51-volvo-buses-116011501374_1.html|title=VRL Logistics buys 51 Volvo buses|last=IANS|date=15 January 2016|access-date=17 August 2017|via=Business Standard|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818005436/http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/vrl-logistics-buys-51-volvo-buses-116011501374_1.html|archive-date=18 August 2017}}</ref> covering ], moving across 350 ] in the ].{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} | ||
=== Aviation logistics === | === Aviation logistics === | ||
'''''VRL Logistics Ltd.''''' in 2008, started working in Indian ] ] Industry, operating under the Indian ] permit (for passenger charter). In the first phase of its business, it owned a ], an ], manufactured by ] |
'''''VRL Logistics Ltd.''''' in 2008, started working in Indian ] ] Industry, operating under the Indian ] permit (for passenger charter). In the first phase of its business, it owned a ], an ], manufactured by ], United States, while in 2013 it purchased another. It offers ] ] to ] like ], ] and ], special missions, ], ] and for ] (] ]).{{Citation needed|date=May 2022}} | ||
''Aircraft details:'' | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
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|Beechcraft Premier 1A | |||
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|VT-VRL | |||
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|VRL Group | |||
|Beechcraft Premier 1 | |||
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|VT-ANF | |||
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=== Media === | === Media === | ||
''VRL Group's'' ] |
''VRL Group's'' ] entity, ''''']''''' was started on 1 April 2011, which is now the largest ] ]<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=16 October 2014 |title=ABC verdict- Vijayavani is the leading Kannada daily |url=http://www.exchange4media.com/Print/ABC-verdict--Vijayavani-is-the-leading-Kannada-daily_57826.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150607213639/http://www.exchange4media.com/print/abc-verdict--vijayavani-is-the-leading-kannada-daily_57826.html |archive-date=7 June 2015 |access-date=16 October 2014 |website=exchange4media.com}}</ref> in Karnataka. ''VRL Group's'' ] '''''VRL Media Ltd.''''', ] ''Vijayavani'' and is published in 9 cities of the ].<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.vijayavaniadvt.com/|title=VRL Media Ltd – Vijayavani Advertisement (ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ)|website=Vijayavaniadvt.com|access-date=17 August 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812104617/http://www.vijayavaniadvt.com/|archive-date=12 August 2017}}</ref> ''Vijayavani’s'' ] of its ] division is Chennegowder and Subhash hoogar. Karnataka's second largest circulated newspaper{{citation needed|date=August 2019}} '']'', was started by ] (of ''VRL Group'') in October 2000, and was sold to the ] on 16 June 2006.<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=16 June 2006 |title=Times group buys Vijaya Times, two Kannada dailies |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/times-group-buys-vijaya-times-two-kannada-dailies-106061601093_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915095740/http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/times-group-buys-vijaya-times-two-kannada-dailies-106061601093_1.html |archive-date=15 September 2016 |access-date=16 June 2006 |website=business-standard.com}}</ref> | ||
In April 2017, ''VRL Media Ltd.'' started |
In April 2017, ''VRL Media Ltd.'' started ] 24x7, a Kannada ] ].<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=17 April 2017 |title=VRL Media launches Kannada news channel, Dighvijay |url=http://www.exchange4media.com/TV/VRL-Media-launches-Kannada-news-channel-Dighvijay_68442.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418035712/http://www.exchange4media.com/tv/vrl-media-launches-kannada-news-channel-dighvijay_68442.html |archive-date=18 April 2017 |access-date=14 November 2021 |website=exchange4media.com}}</ref> | ||
==In popular culture== | |||
'']'', a 2022 Indian Kannada-language biographical film directed by ], produced by Dr. ], talks about the history of VRL group. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* Vijayavani E-paper<ref>{{cite web|url=http://epapervijayavani.in/|title=Vijayavani ePaper: Kannada Newspaper - Online Kannada ePaper - Daily Newspaper|author=|date=|website=ePaperVijayavani.in|access-date=17 August 2017}}</ref> | |||
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* Vijayavani Advertisting<ref name="auto"/> | |||
* ], ''a courier service in India'' | |||
* ], ''a courier service in India'' | |||
* ], ''a courier service in India'' | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:41, 20 December 2024
Indian logistics, travel and transport company
Company type | Transportation and Logistics |
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Traded as | BSE: 539118 NSE: VRLLOG |
Founded | 1976; 48 years ago (1976) in Gadag, Karnataka, India |
Founder | Vijay Sankeshwar |
Headquarters | Hubballi, Karnataka, India |
Area served | India |
Key people | Vijay Sankeshwar, Anand Sankeshwar Chairman & Managing Director |
Revenue | ₹2,909 crore (US$340 million) (2024) |
Operating income | ₹120 crore (US$14 million) (2024) |
Net income | ₹89 crore (US$10 million) (2024) |
Total assets | ₹2,214 crore (US$260 million) (2024) |
Total equity | ₹946 crore (US$110 million) (2024) |
Owner | Vijay Sankeshwar |
Website | www |
VRL Logistics Limited (formerly Vijayanand Roadlines Ltd.), commonly known as the VRL Group, is an Indian conglomerate headquartered in Hubballi, Karnataka, India with operations in around 23 states and 4 union territories in the country. Business operations of VRL Group include road transportation, logistics, publishing, etc.
VRL Group is one of the largest logistics and transport companies in India (incl.4360 vehicles, comprising 419 tourist buses and 3941 transport goods vehicles). The Limca Book of Records, states it is the single largest fleet owner of commercial vehicles in the country's private sector.
VRL's Vijayavani is credited with having the largest newspaper circulation in Karnataka.
History
VRL Group was founded by Vijay Sankeshwar in 1976 at Gadag, Karnataka, India. His family had a publication house, which later became a part of the VRL Group.
Headquarters and offices
VRL is headquartered in Hubballi, Karnataka and has 931 branches, 40 hubs and transport yards across the country. The headquarters has an effluent treatment plant (capacity:175 thousand liters), a rainwater harvesting plant, a petrol bunk (allotted by Indian Oil Corporation), and a garage service complex, where VRL’s trucks pass through once in every two weeks.
Services
Cargo and Courier
A subsidiary of VRL Group, VRL General Cargo started its business service with transportation between Hubballi and Gadag, and later spread across to Bengaluru and Belagavi. It has extended into courier services and express cargo, which are now operative in 23 states, handling over 216 million pieces of cargo/year, being one of the largest networks in the country. Its courier services are in operation for parcels ranging from small to large size.
Travel
VRL's public tour business is operated by its division Vijayanand Travels. With more than 80 branches and operated by 1000+ agents, it is the largest in tour business services in Karnataka and Maharashtra. It owns 1,550 buses (incl. 742 Volvo buses of 9400 XL and 9400PX multi-axle models), covering six states, moving across 350 routes in the country.
Aviation logistics
VRL Logistics Ltd. in 2008, started working in Indian Air Chartering Industry, operating under the Indian Air Operator permit (for passenger charter). In the first phase of its business, it owned a Beechcraft Premier I, an aircraft, manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft Inc, United States, while in 2013 it purchased another. It offers Jet aircraft charters to sectors like corporate, leisure and tourism, special missions, event management, advertisement agencies and for flights (VIP category).
Media
VRL Group's flagship entity, Vijayavani was started on 1 April 2011, which is now the largest circulated newspaper in Karnataka. VRL Group's subsidiary company VRL Media Ltd., prints Vijayavani and is published in 9 cities of the state. Vijayavani’s lead editor of its editorial division is Chennegowder and Subhash hoogar. Karnataka's second largest circulated newspaper Vijaya Karnataka, was started by Vijay Sankeshwar (of VRL Group) in October 2000, and was sold to the Times group on 16 June 2006.
In April 2017, VRL Media Ltd. started Dighvijaya News 24x7, a Kannada television news channel.
In popular culture
Vijayanand, a 2022 Indian Kannada-language biographical film directed by Rishika Sharma, produced by Dr. Anand Sankeshwar, talks about the history of VRL group.
See also
- Courier in India
- Indian Postal Service
- Blue Dart Express, a courier service in India
- DTDC, a courier service in India
- Ekart, a courier service in India
References
- "Our mission, our vision". Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ^ "Currently the Largest Fleet Owner in India". Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- "Contact us". Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- ^ "General Parcel & VRL Priority". Archived from the original on 16 October 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
- "VRL Logistics Annual Trends" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 May 2024.
- "VRL Logistics Limited: Private Company Information". bloomberg.com. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- Vaidya, Pramodkumar (17 July 2013). "Hubli's Transport Tsar: Rise Vijay Sankeshwar's VRL Logistics into a nearly Rs 1,000 crore company". The Economic Times. Archived from the original on 7 March 2018.
- "ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ · ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರ ಧ್ವನಿ". ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ. Archived from the original on 13 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- "V.R.L. Couriers Pvt. Ltd. Chamrajpet, Bangalore". sulekha.com. Archived from the original on 9 June 2018.
- "Project on Logistics management in VRL Logistics". ISSUU.com. 19 May 2012. Archived from the original on 25 February 2016. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- IANS (15 January 2016). "VRL Logistics buys 51 Volvo buses". Archived from the original on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017 – via Business Standard.
- "ABC verdict- Vijayavani is the leading Kannada daily". exchange4media.com. 16 October 2014. Archived from the original on 7 June 2015. Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- "VRL Media Ltd – Vijayavani Advertisement (ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ)". Vijayavaniadvt.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- "Times group buys Vijaya Times, two Kannada dailies". business-standard.com. 16 June 2006. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2006.
- "VRL Media launches Kannada news channel, Dighvijay". exchange4media.com. 17 April 2017. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
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