Transporters said heavy availability of trucks compared with restricted cargo movements, mainly pulled down freight rates for some destinations.
Delhi to Chennai, Mysore and Coimbatore freight rates were down by Rs 1,000 each at Rs 65,000, Rs 67,000 and Rs 71,000.
Rates to Pune, Mumbai and Kochi also enquired lower by Rs 1,000 each to Rs 27,000, Rs 28,000 and Rs 74,000.