Indian logistics company AllCargo Group prepared for both 'ramp-ups' and 'ramp-downs' in trade
Ravi Jakhar, Allcargo Group CFO & Director for Strategy, explains how the Indian logistics company is handling the week-to-week trade volatility. He says Europe - a big market for them - will likely remain subdued for a while. He also talks about the listing of its international business - which will automatically happen when that part the business is demerged in the coming months.
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