Follow us
Miles To Empty: India's Trucking Sector Signals Economic Drag
A dip in demand for freight haulage reflects broader uncertainties in the nation's growth trajectory.
By Shahkar Abidi
4740 Views
For those who track the news of commerce, the rumble of diesel engines across India's vast highway network has long been a reassuring indicator of economic vitality. But a recent dispatch from Shriram Mobility, attuned to the pulse of the transportation sector, suggests a deceleration.
Truck rentals, a bellwether of goods movement, are displaying an uncharacteristic sluggishness, mirroring a wider recalibration of economic expectations. This dip, attributed to a confluence of factors—general slowdown in industrial activity, tepid infrastructure demand, and the perennial caution of the fiscal year-end—paints a picture of muted momentum in Asia's third-largest economy.
The granular ...
RELATED ARTICLES
SML Mahindra to Launch First EV Bus in FY27, Sees Gradual Shift in CV Green Tech
Darshan Nakhwa
20 Apr 2026
Vinod Sahay says the company will launch its first electric bus this fiscal year, even as private-sector demand remains ...
SML Mahindra Flags Steady FY27 Start, Sees Diesel Price Hikes, Geopolitical Conflicts as Risks
Darshan Nakhwa
20 Apr 2026
SML Mahindra begins FY27 steadily, citing resilient demand, supported by replacement cycles and fleet expansion, while f...
Mahindra, SML Bet on Dual-Brand Strategy to Scale Up CV Business
Darshan Nakhwa
20 Apr 2026
Mahindra is betting on a dual-brand strategy with SML to challenge incumbents and capture over 20% of the commercial veh...
