Gati was started in 1989 as a door-to-door cargo company by Mr. Mahendra Aggarwal. It was initially a division of Transport Corporation of India, which was owned by the Agarwal family. Gati became successful due to its commitment to on-time delivery and a money-back guarantee. After six months of operating between Chennai and Madurai, Gati expanded to four cities. In 1994, Gati separated from Transport Corporation of India to become its own separate entity.