Hyundai Motor India said on Wednesday it will increase vehicle prices by up to 1% starting in September 2026, citing higher input and commodity costs alongside persistent macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty.
The price adjustment will apply across Hyundai’s passenger vehicle portfolio in India, the company said in a statement. The move follows a string of similar increases by domestic automakers as raw material expenses and supply-chain disruptions weigh on margins.
Hyundai did not specify which models would be affected or the exact magnitude of the increase for individual vehicles. The announcement was made on August 19, 2026, and the new prices will take effect from the beginning of the next fiscal quarter.
The company’s decision reflects broader industry trends, with competitors such as Maruti Suzuki and Tata Motors also implementing price hikes in recent months to offset rising costs. Automakers have pointed to elevated prices for steel, aluminium and other key inputs, as well as logistical challenges, as primary drivers of the increases.
Hyundai’s India unit, which sold 592,000 units in the fiscal year ended March 2026, remains one of the country’s top passenger vehicle manufacturers. The price adjustment comes as the Indian auto sector grapples with tepid demand growth and regulatory shifts, including stricter emission norms and evolving safety standards.
