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LEAP India

Marketing · Vada, India · Founded 2013

LEAP India, an acronym for Leading Enterprise in Advanced Pooling, operates as a pivotal player in the Indian supply chain and logistics sector. The company was established on July 3, 2013, by Sunu Mathew, who currently serves as the Founder and Managing Director. Mr. Mathew leveraged nearly two decades of experience in sales and supply chain management, including leadership roles at L'Oréal and CHEP, to create a solution-based organization. His educational background includes an MBA from FMS/IIRM and further management programs from IIM Calcutta and INSEAD. The core of LEAP India's business is providing returnable packaging and pooling of equipment. This business model is centered on the shared usage of assets like wooden pallets, foldable large containers (FLCs), plastic containers, and metal wire mesh, which are essential for storing and transferring goods. By renting these assets, clients can avoid the capital expenditure and operational complexities of owning, maintaining, and storing them. This approach addresses supply chain inefficiencies, reduces transportation costs, and promotes sustainability by reusing assets. The company's revenue is generated through leasing and rental contracts with its customers. Its client base spans various sectors, including FMCG, automotive, e-commerce, consumer durables, beverages, and retail. LEAP India offers a comprehensive suite of services that includes equipment pooling, transportation, storage management, distribution, and warehousing solutions. The company manages a substantial asset pool and operates a vast network of warehouses and customer touchpoints across India. To enhance customer experience and operational visibility, LEAP provides a proprietary application, MyLEAP, which allows clients to track the movement of assets seamlessly. In a significant expansion move, private equity firm KKR acquired a majority stake in LEAP India in 2023. This was followed by the acquisition of CHEP India Private Limited in early 2025, a strategic move that integrated CHEP's assets, customer base, and team into LEAP's operations, further solidifying its market position. For the fiscal year 2024, LEAP India reported revenue from operations of ₹365 crore and a profit after tax of ₹37 crore. Keywords: pallet pooling, supply chain solutions, asset pooling, returnable packaging, logistics services, equipment rental, foldable large containers, warehouse management, inventory management, Sunu Mathew, KKR, supply chain optimization, material handling equipment, logistics infrastructure, asset management, sustainable logistics, returnable transit packaging, FLCs, supply chain efficiency, CHEP India acquisition