Maruti Suzuki to raise prices by up to Rs 30,000 in August

Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest carmaker, announced on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, that it will increase the prices of its passenger vehicles by up to 30,000 rupees starting in August. The company cited sustained inflationary pressures and a continuous rise in input costs as the primary reasons for the decision, marking its second price adjustment in three months.

In a regulatory filing to stock exchanges, the automaker stated that the exact increase will vary across its entire model range, which includes hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, and MPVs. The company emphasized it had been absorbing higher manufacturing costs for several months through internal cost-saving initiatives but could no longer fully mitigate the financial pressure. The filing noted the company is constrained to pass on a portion of the increased costs to the market while aiming to minimize the impact on customers.

This upcoming August revision follows a similar price hike of up to 30,000 rupees that the company implemented in June. The back-to-back adjustments underscore the persistent challenges automakers face from elevated commodity prices, logistics expenses, and broader inflation. Industry sources point...