Address of Shri Nitin Gadkari at 7th International Conference on Soaps Detergents and Cosmetics - ISDC 2025 The Indian economy is experiencing significant growth, which presents a great opportunity in the international market, particularly in exports. However, one of the most pressing challenges we face is the high logistics cost. In India, logistics costs range from 14% to 16%, compared to 8% in China and 12% in European countries and the USA. Since the formation of our government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we have prioritized infrastructure development. The most critical components for infrastructure development are water, power, transport, and communication. As part of the Ministry of Road Transport, I am confident that with a robust road network and the adoption of alternative fuels and biofuels, we can significantly reduce logistics costs. For instance, the Dwarka Expressway tunnel, which previously took 1 to 1.5 hours to traverse, is now undergoing improvements to r...