Tata Motors to Raise Car Prices by ₹25,000 From September 1

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles announced on August 21, 2026, that it will increase the prices of its cars and SUVs by up to 25,000 rupees effective September 1, 2026. This marks the automaker's third price revision in five months, as it seeks to partially offset rising input costs and sustained inflationary pressures squeezing its margins.

The company stated in a regulatory filing that the price increase will apply across its portfolio, including both internal combustion engine models and electric vehicles, but the exact amount will vary by model and variant. Tata Motors indicated it continues to absorb a significant portion of the cost increases, passing only part of the impact on to customers.

The latest hike follows two previous increases this year: a weighted-average 0.5 per cent rise across its internal combustion engine portfolio on April 1, 2026, and an increase of up to 1.5 per cent across both engine types from July 1, 2026. Management had previously indicated it would take calibrated price actions throughout the year alongside cost reduction efforts to protect margins.

The cumulative effect of these revisions could be substantial for certain models. Published price...