Maruti Suzuki raises Indian car prices by up to Rs 30,000 as market share slips

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd announced that, from August 2026, prices of its passenger‑car models will increase by up to Rs 30,000. The company said the hike is needed to offset rising input and operational costs, and that the exact amount will vary by model.

The price revision comes as the automaker’s share of India’s third‑largest auto market has fallen to around 39%, its lowest in decades. Analysts link the decline to Suzuki’s slower rollout of premium features such as sunroofs, larger infotainment screens, ADAS and SUVs, which competitors Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra introduced earlier. The shift in consumer preferences toward higher‑spec vehicles has challenged Maruti’s traditional low‑cost strategy.

Customers planning to buy a Maruti Suzuki vehicle are advised to complete purchases before the new rates take effect.