cfo playbook · travel budget · corporate finance
CFO Guide to Ground Travel Budgeting in 2025
How finance leaders benchmark travel costs without slowing bookings
Benchmark the right metrics
Track cost per productive hour instead of just fare per km. A ₹2,000 chauffeur ride that saves a sales leader 3 hours is cheaper than unpredictable self-drive reimbursements.
Policy levers
- Introduce dynamic approval tiers tied to booking notice period.
- Bundle airport rides, day rentals, and hotel transfers under a unified monthly retainer.
- Use Sigivahan's GST-ready invoices to recover input tax credits on 92% of trips.
Reporting stack
Our analytics dashboard surfaces cost leaks in real time—peak-hour add-ons, unused cancellations, and idle standby time. Finance teams receive automated accrual files that plug straight into ERP systems.
A disciplined travel budget is not about penny-pinching; it's about ensuring every kilometre drives revenue.
Ready to book a ride?
Sigivahan offers 24x7 chauffeur-driven airport transfers, corporate shuttles, and curated outstation trips across Tamil Nadu. Plan your next journey with a ride expert on standby.