Сезон Онам стимулировал рост продаж двухколесных транспортных средств и грузоперевозок в Керале

The Onam season provided a boost to consumer and freight activity in Kerala in August, with two-wheeler sales recording strong growth and truck rentals holding firm across key trunk routes, according to the Shriram Mobility Bulletin. Two-wheeler sales in Kerala rose 19 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), reflecting improved consumer sentiment during the festive season. Four-wheeler sales, however, declined 3.73 per cent m-o-m, although they remained 9.30 per cent higher compared with the same period last year. On a y-o-y basis, rentals remained higher across all the key routes tracked. Delhi-Kolkata–Delhi recorded growth of 15 per cent, followed by Bengaluru–Mumbai–Bengaluru and Kolkata–Guwahati–Kolkata at 11 per cent each. Rentals on the remaining routes were higher by 3 per cent to 8 per cent. “The onset of the festive season, led by Onam celebrations in Kerala, has boosted sentiment across the transportation sector. Freight activity remained robust, with truck rentals holding firm on major trunk routes. Consumer demand also strengthened, as evidenced by a notable surge in two-wheeler sales during the festive period,” said Sudarshan Holla, Joint Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer, Commercial Vehicles, Shriram Finance. The bulletin says that electric vehicle sales continued to show strong momentum on a y-o-y basis despite some moderation in monthly sales. Across the country, truck rentals remained higher on a y-o-y basis across all major trunk routes in August, supported by festive demand despite weather-related disruptions affecting vehicular movement in some regions. Holla said transporters were also engaging with government authorities to seek relief from the proposed restriction on BS-IV trucks entering the National Capital Region from November 1. Published on September 6, 2026