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Mercedes-Benz Starts Local Maybach GLS Production in India With ₹42 Lakh Price Cut

The move signals India’s growing strategic weight for Mercedes-Benz.

Overview

  • India becomes the first market outside the US to assemble the Mercedes‑Maybach GLS, with local production at Pune.
  • The Maybach GLS entry price drops from about ₹3.17 crore to ₹2.75 crore, while a Celebration Edition is launched at ₹4.10 crore.
  • Mercedes-Benz also launches the EQS SUV Celebration Edition, priced at ₹1.34 crore for the 450 (5‑seater) and ₹1.48 crore for the 580 (7‑seater).
  • The company rolls out MB.Charge in India, integrating 9,000+ DC charging points with plans for future in‑car payment capability.
  • Mercedes-Benz India reports 19,007 units retailed in 2025 with best‑ever revenue as top‑end vehicles grow to 25% of sales, and it targets 12 new launches in 2026 including the CLA BEV.