TL;DR
Major automakers in India, including Tata, Mahindra, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and MG Motor, have increased vehicle prices by 0.5-2.5% effective April 2026 due to rising input costs and currency fluctuations.
As the new financial year begins, several major automakers in India, including Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and MG Motor, have announced price increases across their vehicle ranges, effective April 2026. These price adjustments, ranging from 0.5% to 2.5%, affect both mass-market and luxury segments. The primary reasons cited for these hikes are rising input costs, such as raw materials (steel, electronics) and logistics, along with currency fluctuations that make imported components more expensive.
Audi has increased prices by up to 2% across all its models, marking its first hike in 2026, while Mercedes-Benz has also raised prices by approximately 2%, its second increase this year. On the mass-market front, Tata Motors has implemented a 0.5% price increase on its petrol, diesel, and CNG cars, notably excluding its electric vehicle lineup, making EVs relatively more attractive to buyers. MG Motor has also seen price revisions of up to 2% across models like Hector, Astor, and ZS EV, though premium models remain unaffected. These adjustments are a common trend at the start of the financial year as manufacturers pass on increased operational costs.
