Major Indian Carmakers Announce Price Hikes Amid Rising Costs 

As of April 2025, several major car manufacturers in India have announced price hikes across their model lineups. These increases are primarily attributed to rising input costs, elevated import duties on raw materials, and ongoing supply chain disruptions. Here’s a detailed overview

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki, India’s leading carmaker, will implement a price increase of up to 4% starting in April 2025. This marks the company’s third price hike this year, following similar adjustments in January and February. The hikes are attributed to escalating raw material and operational costs. ​Reuters+12Wheels42+12Reuters+12The Economic Times+5Reuters+5Business News Today+5

Tata Motors

Tata Motors has announced a price increase of up to 3% across its entire lineup, effective from April 2025. This adjustment affects both electric and internal combustion engine models, with the exact increase varying by model and variant. The company cites rising input costs and inflation as the primary reasons for the hike. ​The Economic Times+15CarDekho+15Wheels42+15

Mahindra & Mahindra

Mahindra & Mahindra is set to raise prices of its SUVs and commercial vehicles by up to 3% starting in April 2025. The company attributes this decision to increased operational costs, including higher commodity prices and other manufacturing expenses. ​CarDekho+3Reuters+3Wheels42+3Wheels42+1CarDekho+1.

India’s Mahindra and Mahindra to hike vehicle prices from April

March 21 (Reuters) – Mahindra and Mahindra (MAHM.NS)will increase prices of its SUVs and other commercial vehicles by up to 3% from April, the company said on Friday, becoming the latest Indian carmaker to raise prices to combat rising costs.

Hyundai Motor India

Hyundai Motor India will increase prices across its entire range by up to 3% from April 2025. The hike is driven by rising raw material and operational costs, with the exact increase varying depending on the model. ​drivespark.com+14Reuters+14Reuters+14Reuters+13Reuters+13Business News Today+13

Kia

Kia has announced a price increase of up to 2% across its entire lineup, effective from April 2025. The company cites rising input costs and higher supply chain expenditures as the main reasons for the hike. ​Wheels42+1CarDekho+1CarDekho+1Wheels42+1

Skoda

Skoda will implement a price hike of up to 3% across its entire range starting in April 2025. The company cites rising input and operational costs as the reason for the increase. ​CarDekho

MG Motor India

MG Motor India has announced a price increase of up to 3% across all its models, effective from April 2025. The hike is attributed to rising input costs and other external factors. ​CarDekho

Jeep and Citroën

Jeep and Citroën, both part of the Stellantis India group, will increase prices by up to 2% across all their models starting in April 2025. This decision aims to balance rising input costs and ensure sustainable operations. ​Reuters+12CarDekho+12Goodreturns+12

Mercedes-Benz

In the luxury segment, Mercedes-Benz will raise prices by up to 3% for models produced after December 31, 2024. For instance, the GLC SUV will see an increase of ₹2 lakh, while the Maybach S680 will be costlier by ₹9 lakh. ​Business News Live+1CarDekho+1

BMW and Audi

Both BMW and Audi have announced price hikes of up to 3% across their entire lineups, effective from April 2025. These adjustments are in response to increased material costs, fluctuating commodity prices, and higher logistics expenses. ​Wheels42+6CarDekho+6Reuters+6

These price adjustments reflect the broader challenges faced by the automotive industry, including escalating costs of raw materials and operational expenses. Consumers planning to purchase vehicles in the coming months should consider these impending increases when making their decisions.​Business News Today+6Reuters+6The Economic Times+6