Cars to get costlier from April due to rising input, operation costs

Cars are set to get costlier from April, with various automakers like market leaders Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), and Hyundai, announcing price hikes due to rising input costs and operational expenses.

- Press Trust of India

NEW DELHI:

Maruti Suzuki India, which leads the domestic passenger car segment in the country, plans to hike prices of its entire model range by up to 4% from next month.

The auto major currently sells various models, ranging from the entry-level Alto K-10 to the multiple-purpose vehicle Invicto in the domestic market, with prices ranging from ₹4.23 lakh to ₹29.22 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom Delhi).

Its rival Hyundai Motor India said it will increase car prices by up to 3% from April 2025, owing to rising raw material and operational costs.