Is GPS fleet tracking worth the investment? For Indian fleet operators, the answer is a decisive yes — but only if you track the right metrics. This article breaks down the real-world ROI of fleet management software with actual numbers from Indian fleet operations.
The Cost of NOT Tracking Your Fleet
Before calculating ROI, consider what you are losing without GPS tracking:
For a 50-Vehicle Fleet (Monthly Losses)
| Fuel pilferage (avg 10% theft) | ₹1,50,000 |
| Unauthorized trips (2 per vehicle/month) | ₹75,000 |
| Inefficient routes (15% extra distance) | ₹60,000 |
| Overtime due to poor visibility | ₹40,000 |
| Maintenance from rash driving | ₹25,000 |
| Total Monthly Loss | ₹3,50,000 |
What GPS Tracking Costs
VoltCred Fleet Plan (50 Vehicles)
| Tracking software (₹149/vehicle/month) | ₹7,450 |
| GPS devices (one-time, amortized over 36 months) | ₹4,167 |
| SIM data plans (₹50/vehicle/month) | ₹2,500 |
| Total Monthly Cost | ₹14,117 |
The ROI Calculation
Monthly Savings
₹3,35,883
(₹3,50,000 losses prevented - ₹14,117 tracking cost)
ROI: 2,380%
Payback period: Less than 2 days
Real Results from Indian Fleets
- Fuel theft reduction: 25-35% average reduction in fuel costs within the first month
- Unauthorized trips: 40-50% reduction in after-hours vehicle usage
- Route efficiency: 10-20% reduction in total distance driven
- Maintenance savings: 15-25% reduction in brake and tire wear from driver behavior monitoring
- Insurance benefits: Some insurers offer 5-10% premium discounts for GPS-tracked vehicles
Start Saving Today
VoltCred fleet tracking plans start at just ₹149/vehicle/month with no long-term contracts. Most fleet operators see a positive ROI within the first week of deployment.