Maruti Suzuki hikes Indian car prices, EV exports soar

Maruti Suzuki India announced that from August 2026 it will raise the selling prices of its passenger‑car models, with increases of up to ₹30,000 per vehicle. The company attributes the adjustment to higher raw‑material, logistics and production costs and says it has taken steps to limit the impact on customers.

In the same period, the automaker’s electric‑vehicle business recorded a sharp rise in overseas demand. Exports of Indian‑built EVs grew fourteen‑fold in the April‑June 2026 quarter, reaching 15,641 units shipped to 47 countries. The e‑Vitara SUV was the top‑exported model, with the United Kingdom and South Africa emerging as its largest markets. The surge is linked to higher global fuel prices and the perceived affordability of EVs.

These developments underscore both pricing pressure on Indian consumers and expanding opportunities for Indian EV manufacturers abroad.