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Mahindra Says No January 2026 Price Hike Unless Raw Material Costs Surge

The company links any change to a visible rise in manufacturing costs to uphold the intent of recent GST cuts.

Overview

  • Executive Director Rajesh Jejurikar said on November 27 that price revisions will be taken only if input costs increase materially.
  • The stance breaks with the auto sector’s customary New Year price increases that are often announced regardless of cost trends.
  • Mahindra framed the approach as respecting the government’s GST rationalisation by avoiding moves that could look like profiteering.
  • Automakers already lowered retail prices from September 22 after the GST shift moved most small and mid-size cars to 18% and set many large SUVs and luxury vehicles at an effective 40%.
  • The company will track raw material trends and has ruled out any automatic calendar-based adjustment for January 2026.