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Sahil Barua is the co-founder and CEO of Delhivery. Explore his education, career, investments, Ecom Express acquisition and latest 2026 updates. Sahil Barua is a visionary entrepreneur and business leader who has left a lasting mark on India's logistics industry. He is the co-founder and CEO of the leading Indian logistics and supply chain company, Delhivery. Sahil is also a keen angel investor and actively invests in startups. He has made investments in startups like Crest, The Souled Store, Nestasia, Sutradhar, BeepKart, and more. Barua led the acquisition of its competitor, Ecom Express Limited, for INR 1,407 crore, according to reports as of April 2025.The Competition Commission of India subsequently approved the acquisition of at least 99.44% of Ecom Express.Delhivery has revolutionized logistics operations within the Indian e-commerce industry, transforming the way goods are delivered across the country. In 2026, Barua continued to lead Delhivery through its next phase of growth, with the company reporting strong shipment volumes and revenue growth. He has also spoken about consolidation in India's logistics sector and the changing economics of quick commerce. In this article, let's explore the success story of Sahil Barua, including his education, professional life, investments, and more. Sahil Barua - Early Life and EducationSahil Barua - Professional LifeSahil Barua - Bain & CompanySahil Barua - DelhiverySahil Barua - Swiggy's Independent DirectorSahil Barua - Investments Entrepreneurs Talk With Delhivery CEO and Co-founder, Sahil Barua Delhivery CEO Sahil Barua grew up in the city of Ahmedabad. Sahil has grown in an academic environment. His father was a professor at IIM Ahmedabad, and his mother was a doctor. Sahil completed his formal education at St. Xavier's High School. He pursued a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (2002–2006) from theNational Institute of Technology, Karnataka. He then went for a post-graduation (2006–2008) at theIndian Institute of Management, Bangalore. He was also an all-around gold medalist on the Director's Merit List at the institute. Sahil started his professional journey with short-term internships. It was when he was still pursuing mechanical engineering. He went to the University of Maryland, US, in 2005 and worked as a research intern on electronics packaging at the CALCE Labs for about four months. The internship helped him gain valuable knowledge and innumerable experiences of corporate life. Sahil Barua worked as a summer associate at Bain & Company for around three months while pursuing his post-graduation. Later, after the completion of his post-graduation, he started working full-time for the company as a consultant. After one year, he got promoted to Senior Associate Consultant. He then focused on examining sectors like private equity, telecommunications, and healthcare. At Bain, Barua worked across sectors including: His consulting experience gave him exposure to large-scale bu