VRL Group is an Indian logistics and transport conglomerate headquartered in Hubballi, Karnataka. The group is best known for its flagship company, VRL Logistics Limited, which operates one of the largest commercial fleets in India, providing goods transport, passenger bus services, courier and parcel delivery across the country.
| Type | Logistics and transport group |
|---|---|
| Founder | Vijay Sankeshwar |
| Headquarters | Hubballi (Hubli), Karnataka, India |
| Industry | Road transport, logistics, passenger buses, courier |
| Flagship company | VRL Logistics Limited (listed on BSE and NSE) |
| Country | India |
The group was founded by Vijay Sankeshwar, an entrepreneur from Karnataka who began his transport business with a single truck. The "VRL" name is derived from Vijayanand Roadlines, the original transport venture that grew into a pan-India logistics operator. Vijay Sankeshwar has also been associated with public life, having served as a Member of Parliament from the Dharwad North constituency.
The day-to-day affairs of the listed entity have been led by Vijay Sankeshwar along with his son Anand Sankeshwar, who serves in a senior managerial capacity at VRL Logistics.
The group's operations are centred on surface transport and related services:
VRL maintains a large fleet of trucks and buses, along with an extensive network of branches, transhipment hubs and booking offices. The company has historically operated in-house vehicle maintenance facilities and driver training infrastructure to support its fleet.
VRL is regarded as one of the largest privately owned commercial fleet operators in India by number of vehicles, and is among the prominent organised players in a road transport sector that remains highly fragmented. Its presence is particularly strong in southern and western India, and it is often cited as a notable enterprise originating from north Karnataka, contributing to the region's commercial profile alongside cities such as Hubballi and Belagavi.