Indian Automakers Confirm Third Price Hike of 2025, Effective April
Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Kia cite rising input costs and inflation for vehicle price increases of up to 4%, impacting passenger and electric models.
- Maruti Suzuki will raise vehicle prices by approximately 4% starting April 2025, marking its third price hike this year.
- Tata Motors has announced a 3% price increase for its passenger vehicles, including electric models, effective next month.
- Kia India will implement up to a 3% price hike across its entire lineup, including models like the Seltos and EV6, beginning April 1, 2025.
- The automakers attribute the price adjustments to rising input costs, raw material prices, and persistent inflationary pressures.
- Specific price increases for individual models have not been disclosed, though Kia has stated it is absorbing part of the costs to minimize customer impact.