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.
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.
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