Tata, Kia, MG, BMW, BYD push India car prices up 1-3% from July 1
Six automakers will raise prices on ICE and EV lineups in India from July 1, 2026, with hikes of 1-3% citing input cost pressures. Affected models span mass-market Nexon, Sonet, Comet EV to luxury BMW and Mercedes-Benz badges, signaling broad-based sticker inflation across the auto retail stack.
Multiple automakers including Tata Motors, Kia, MG Motor, BMW, BYD and Mercedes-Benz will raise India vehicle prices by 1-3% from July 1, 2026, affecting popular models like Nexon, Sonet, Comet EV across ICE and EV lineups.
Why this matters
Tata's price action follows recent moves to shore up retail economics, including a UCO Bank tie-up funding dealer inventory across ICE and EV portfolios and a Chery deal for the Avinya EV platform.
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