The logistics industry is witnessing a transformative shift, with warehousing emerging as a critical performance indicator across various sectors. Over the past five years, the warehousing market has seen impressive growth exceeding 20 percent, and projections suggest a continued expansion of 15 percent over the next decade, closely linked to India’s GDP growth, anticipated at 7-8 percent, driven primarily by manufacturing. Within this evolving landscape, Repono Limited has emerged as a leader in providing specialized warehousing solutions across diverse industries, including petrochemicals, oil and gas, lubricants, and specialty chemicals.
Innovating Warehousing Solutions
Repono’s focus lies in a niche segment of the warehousing industry, catering specifically to the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors. With an impressive clientele that includes industry heavyweights like ONGC, IOCL, HPCL Mittal Energy Limited, Oil India, MRPL, and Deepak Phenolics, it is addressing the increasing demand for secondary warehousing in India, particularly those offering high-quality infrastructure and skilled manpower.
In response, Repono has initiated a bold expansion plan, with the goal of developing around 3 million square feet of premium warehouse space over the next three years. This expansion will take place in key consumption hubs across India, offering clients transparent, online access to Repono's services and pricing.
What sets the firm apart is its single-point responsibility for handling both solid and liquid products offering clients a comprehensive, one-stop solution.
While many competitors specialize in either solids or liquids, it excels in both, ensuring seamless service delivery. For example, this commitment is reflected in the company's long-standing partnership with Oil India, where the firm began with crude oil handling and expanded its role to transport Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) during the COVID-19 pandemic for a vital crude oil dehydration project.
Visionary Leadership
Repono’s leadership team brings a wealth of experience, with co-founders Sankalp Bhattacherjee and Dibyendu Deepak boasting over 25 years each in the oil and gas sector. Their extensive careers at companies such as Reliance, Katoen Natie, and IOCL—along with their prior collaboration at Indian Oil Tanking (a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation)— have provided the expertise and industry insight necessary to build a logistics company tailored specifically for the oil and gas industry.
“We believe our deep industry knowledge, combined with an understanding of customer needs, sets us apart. Our experience allows us to navigate operational constraints and address environmental concerns effectively, ensuring our clients receive the highest standard of service”, says Sankalp Bhattacherjee. At Repono, the workforce is led by veterans with top management boasting 30 to 35 years of experience in both liquid and solid logistics, ensuring customers receive expert support across every stage of their supply chain.
Repono is not only focused on consolidating its leadership in the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors but also plans to diversify into new markets
Strategic Growth & Global Ambitions
Looking ahead, Repono is not only focused on consolidating its leadership in the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors but also plans to diversify into new markets. The company is exploring opportunities in white goods, automotive, and e-commerce sectors, where its high standards of warehousing and logistical expertise can deliver significant value.
In addition to its domestic growth, the firm is setting its sights on international expansion. The company has recently opened an office in Oman and is actively engaging with customers in the region, with operations expected to commence in Oman and Dubai within the next few months. This strategic move will strengthen its position in the global logistics market, expanding its service offerings and geographic reach.
Commitment to Excellence
At Repono, the mission is clear: to deliver tailored supply chain solutions for the seamless handling of both solid and liquid products, ensuring end-to-end logistics management for clients. With its customer-centric approach, experienced leadership, and commitment to innovation, the company is poised to shape the future of warehousing and logistics in the oil and gas sector, both in India and beyond.
