New medium, heavy trucks sold in India must have AC cabins from June 8; cos hike prices to meet mandate

Starting June 8th, India mandates air-conditioned cabins for all new medium and heavy trucks to improve driver comfort and safety, leading to a potential 1-2.5% price increase. While this may temporarily impact new truck sales and boost used truck demand, experts anticipate long-term benefits in driver productivity and accident reduction.

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