India’s largest automaker, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, announced a price hike of up to ₹30,000 across its vehicle portfolio, set to take effect from August 2026. In a regulatory filing on the BSE, the company stated that the upward revision was necessitated by persistent cost pressures and elevated inflationary burdens affecting essential raw materials, logistics, and manufacturing operations. This marks Maruti Suzuki’s second price increase within two months, following a similar upward adjustment of up to ₹30,000 rolled out in June. While the company highlighted that internal cost-mitigation measures were implemented over recent months to cushion the financial impact, continuing adverse economic conditions left it with no choice but to pass a portion of the increased expenses to buyers. The exact quantum of the price adjustment will vary depending on the specific model and variant across both Arena and Nexa retail channels. The decision follows similar price hikes by competitors like Tata Motors, Hyundai Motor India, and Mahindra & Mahindra, as vehicle manufacturers grapple with rising input expenditures. Following the announcement, shares of Maruti Suzuki traded higher on the bourses, gaining nearly 1% as investors reacted positively to the margin protection measure.
Maruti Suzuki Cars to Cost Up to ₹30,000 More From August 2026 Amid Rising Input Costs
