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BMW, Merc to become costlier from New Year
Financial Express Chandigarh
|December 13, 2025
BMWAND MERCEDES-BENZ, India’s two biggest luxury automakers, will raise prices by as much as 3% and 2% respectively across their portfolios from January 1, 2026, as prolonged currency volatility and rising operating expenses squeeze margins.
Mercedes-Benz India said the increase, capped at 2%, has been kept “as nominal as possible” amid mounting pressure on its cost structure. The euro held above €100 through 2025—a sharp break from historical levels — inflating the cost of imported components and fully built units. Elevated commodity prices, higher logistics charges and persistent inflation have added to the strain.
This story is from the December 13, 2025 edition of Financial Express Chandigarh.
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