US EditionEconomic Uncertainty Continues as Inventory Levels Rise Across Truck and Construction Equipment Markets
- Shriram Mobility Bulletin reported that truck rentals rose on major Indian routes in May 2025, including Delhi-Kolkata-Delhi and Bengaluru-Mumbai-Bengaluru corridors.
- The rise in truck rentals was driven by greater consumption fueled by increased disposable income and the seasonal availability of fresh produce, alongside improving business conditions following the ceasefire announcement.
- Logistics activities were temporarily disrupted by night-time power outages amid Operation Sindoor, leading to a slowdown in freight transport and a notable decline in vehicle sales across border states.
- YS Chakravarti suggested that decreased borrowing costs combined with increased take-home pay—potentially due to cuts in personal income taxes—may have boosted available cash, resulting in a slight rise in consumption and demand for rentals in May.
- Business activity has stabilized after a brief disruption, and the bulletin highlights the importance of monitoring June’s monsoon season as demand for vehicle rentals and sales is anticipated to rise in the near future.
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Economic Uncertainty Continues as Inventory Levels Rise Across Truck and Construction Equipment Markets
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Truck rentals see modest growth in May despite Operation Sindoor impact - India Seatrade News
Truck rentals improved across key routes in May due to increased consumption triggered by the rising disposable cash and the arrival of seasonal fruits, resulting in higher fleet occupancy, particularly across horticultural hubs. Data from the Shriram Mobility Bulletin released on Wednesday showed a positive momentum across most key trunk routes. The Delhi–Kolkata–Delhi corridor witnessed a month-on-month (m-o-m) rise of 1.9 per cent, while the …
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