Maruti Suzuki to Hike Prices by Up to ₹30,000 From June

India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has officially informed stock exchanges that it will raise prices across its entire model lineup by up to Rs 30,000, effective June 2026. This is the company's second price hike of the year, following a revision carried out in January 2026.

The new price hike from maruti Sucomes as rising input costs and persistent inflationary pressures continue to weigh on the automaker's margins. Maruti Suzuki has stated that it has been making continuous efforts over the past several months to minimise the impact of rising costs through internal cost reduction measures.

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However, with the adverse cost environment remaining at elevated levels and showing no signs of easing, the company said it has decided to pass on a portion of the increased costs to customers, while ensuring the impact is kept to the minimum extent possible.

Arena and Nexa Models Both Affected

The price revision will apply across both of Maruti's retail channels. The Arena network, which caters to the mass market, carries the Alto K10, S-Presso, Celerio, Eeco, WagonR, Swift, Dzire, Brezza, Ertiga, and the recently launched Victoris SUV. All of these models are expected to see prices revised upward to varying degrees from June.

The premium Nexa channel is equally affected. Its lineup includes the Baleno, Fronx, XL6, Grand Vitara, Jimny, Invicto, and the brand's first electric SUV, the e Vitara, which was launched earlier this year. Maruti has clarified that the extent of the hike will not be uniform and will vary depending on the model and variant.

Model-Wise Pricing Details Awaited

Maruti Suzuki has not yet released a model-wise breakdown of the revised prices. These details are expected to be announced closer to the implementation date in June 2026. Currently, Maruti cars are priced from Rs 3.70 lakh for the entry-level Alto K10 to Rs 28.61 lakh for the flagship Invicto MPV sold through Nexa.

Industry-Wide Trend of Rising Prices

The announcement is part of a broader pattern across the Indian automotive industry, where multiple manufacturers have been periodically revising prices upward to offset surging commodity costs, higher logistics expenses, and increasing technology integration requirements. Several other automakers have already carried out similar revisions in recent months.

The timing also adds pressure on prospective buyers. Petrol and diesel prices across the country have risen by up to Rs 4 per litre over the past week amid a global fuel supply crisis, while CNG rates have also edged up. Cumulatively, the dual impact of rising fuel costs and an impending vehicle price increase puts additional strain on car buyers, particularly those evaluating purchases in the coming weeks.

Article Published On: Friday, May 22, 2026, 11:19 [IST]
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