Truck Rentals Rise in June Amid Pre-Kharif Demand and Resilient Manufacturing Activity: Shriram Mobility Bulletin

Hyderabad, July 05th, 2025: The June edition of the Shriram Mobility Bulletin reflects a steady recovery in India’s logistics and mobility ecosystem, supported by pre-Kharif agricultural activity and manufacturing sector targeting exports. Farm-linked categories and electric vehicles stood out as growth drivers in automotive sales, underlining the evolving contours of India’s mobility landscape.

Truck rentals saw a positive momentum across most key trunk routes owing to increased hiring by private sector. The Kolkata–Guwahati–Kolkata corridor witnessed a month-on-month (MoM) rise of 2.4%, while the Mumbai-Chennai–Mumbai route grew by 1.9% and the Delhi-Hyderabad-Delhi route saw a 1.6% increase in truck rentals. On a year-on-year (YoY) basis, truck rentals surged 14% on the Kolkata–Guwahati–Kolkata route and 12% on the Mumbai–Chennai–Mumbai corridor and 9% on the Delhi-Hyderabad-Delhi route.

Fuel consumption dipped MoM in June, but petrol and diesel sales rose YoY by 6.4% and 1.2% respectively. FASTag transaction volumes (in Mn) and values (in Cr) also witnessed a fall MoM, but saw a Y-O-Y spike by 16% and 18% respectively.

Vehicle retail sales in June 2025 reflected a mixed trend. While overall numbers declined MoM due to seasonal factors, farm and infra-linked categories showed resilience. Agricultural tractors grew 3% MoM and 4% YoY, supported by pre-Kharif demand and stable rural cash flows. Construction equipment vehicles saw a strong uptick of 12% MoM and 25% YoY, driven by sustained infrastructure activity. Commercial tractors also rose 5% MoM and 2% YoY. Meanwhile, motor car sales dipped 12% MoM and 6% YoY, and two-wheelers contracted 18% MoM and 1% YoY as consumers deferred discretionary purchases amid market uncertainty.

The electric vehicle segment maintained its strong momentum in June 2025 supported by strong consumer demand and the introduction of new models. E-2 wheelers grew 5% MoM and surged 254% YoY, reflecting their increasing popularity for urban mobility. E-3 wheelers recorded a 2% MoM rise and an impressive 663% YoY growth, driven by demand in last-mile delivery and commercial transport. EV motor car sales also edged up 1% MoM and soared 1267% YoY, reflecting broader adoption across consumer segments.

Mr. Y S Chakravarti, CEO and Managing Director, Shriram Finance Ltd. said, “June 2025 underscored a positive shift in economic momentum across transportation sector. Truck rentals saw healthy month-on-month growth, spurred by a revival in manufacturing activity. Export-driven freight shows continued resilience, setting a constructive tone for Q2. While fuel consumption and FASTag collections dipped slightly, their sharp year-on-year rise signals enduring structural recovery and seasonal mobility trends. However, passenger car sales continue to reel under subdued consumer sentiment, shaped by ongoing market uncertainty. Encouragingly, early monsoon onset and increased rural economic activity have strengthened tractor demand, with agriculture-linked mobility seeing renewed traction. Meanwhile, the electric vehicle segment is accelerating ahead of forecasts, powered by robust consumer interest and a wave of fresh model launches by leading automakers.“

E-way bill generation reflected steady growth in May. Intra-state e-way bill generations rose 4% MoM and 19% YoY to over 7.95 crore, with the transaction value up 2% MoM and 12% YoY at ₹15.04 lakh crore. Similarly, inter-state e-way bill generations grew 1% MoM and 19% YoY, while the value of transactions climbed 4% MoM and 10% YoY to ₹13.13 lakh crore. The consistent uptick underscores sustained supply chain momentum driven by strong domestic consumption and early monsoon stock movements.