Maruti Suzuki to Hike Car Prices by Up to ₹30,000 from August Amid Rising Input Costs

New Delhi, July 2026: Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, on Tuesday announced that it will increase the prices of its cars by up to ₹30,000 from August 2026, citing a sustained rise in input costs and continued inflationary pressures.

In a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), the automaker said the price revision has become unavoidable despite its consistent efforts over the past several months to offset rising production costs through various cost-optimisation measures.

The company stated that the prolonged increase in the prices of raw materials and other manufacturing inputs has significantly impacted its cost structure, making it necessary to pass on a portion of the additional burden to customers.

“In view of the continuous sustained increase in input costs, the company has decided to increase the prices of its models across its portfolio by up to ₹30,000. This increase in prices will come into effect in August 2026,” Maruti Suzuki said in its filing.

According to the company, it has been implementing several cost-reduction initiatives to minimise the impact of rising expenses without affecting customers. However, with inflationary pressures remaining high and the overall business environment continuing to be challenging, absorbing the entire cost increase has become increasingly difficult.

Maruti Suzuki emphasised that while it has been compelled to revise prices, it remains committed to ensuring that the financial impact on customers is kept to the minimum possible extent.

The automaker noted that for several months it has focused on improving operational efficiency, optimising manufacturing processes, and reducing costs wherever feasible. Nevertheless, persistent inflation and escalating input expenses have limited its ability to continue absorbing these additional costs.

The company also clarified that the price increase will not be uniform across all models. Instead, the extent of the hike will depend on the specific vehicle and variant, although it did not disclose revised prices for individual models.

“The exact quantum of change will vary from model to model,” the company said, without providing further details.

The latest announcement follows a broader trend in the Indian automobile industry, where manufacturers have been revising vehicle prices in response to rising commodity costs, higher logistics expenses, and inflation-driven increases in manufacturing inputs. Industry experts believe that while demand for passenger vehicles has remained relatively resilient, automakers continue to face pressure on profit margins due to elevated production costs.

Maruti Suzuki, which commands the largest share of India’s passenger vehicle market, has periodically adjusted prices over the past few years to cope with fluctuations in raw material costs and changing economic conditions. The upcoming price revision is expected to affect a wide range of models across its portfolio, with customers planning purchases likely to factor in the revised pricing before the changes take effect in August.

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