Car Prices to Increase Again: Tata Motors, Kia, and Maruti Suzuki Announce Hikes from April 2025
Car buyers in India will have to shell out more money starting April 2025, as major automobile companies, including Tata Motors, Kia India, and Maruti Suzuki, have announced price hikes for their vehicles. This follows a similar increase in January 2025.
Why Are Car Prices Increasing?
All three companies have cited the same reason for the price hike—rising input costs and logistics expenses. The cost of raw materials like steel, aluminum, and plastic has gone up, along with supply chain costs, including shipping, transportation, and overall production expenses.
This decision will directly impact customers, especially those planning to buy a new car.
Tata Motors to Increase Prices for the Second Time in Three Months
Tata Motors has announced that the prices of all its passenger vehicles, including petrol, diesel, and electric models, will be increased from April 2025. However, the company has not specified the exact percentage of the hike.
This will be Tata’s second price hike in three months. In January 2025, the company had already increased prices by up to 3%.
Additionally, Tata Motors will increase the price of its commercial vehicles by 2% starting April 2025. The company has stated that the price increase will vary based on the model and variant.
Upcoming Tata Motors Car Launches
Despite the price hike, Tata Motors has big plans for new car launches in 2025. Some of the upcoming models include:
- Tata Harrier EV
- Tata Sierra (ICE and EV versions)
- Facelift versions of Punch, Tiago, and Tigor
Kia India to Raise Prices by Up to 3%
South Korean automaker Kia Motors India has also announced a price increase of up to 3% on all its models, effective from April 2025.
The company has cited higher supply chain costs as the primary reason. Rising prices of essential materials like steel, aluminum, and plastic, along with higher shipping and logistics expenses, have forced Kia to take this step.
Maruti Suzuki Cars to Get Costlier by 4%
On March 17, 2025, Maruti Suzuki announced that it would increase car prices by up to 4% from April 2025 due to rising costs of raw materials and operations.
This follows an earlier price hike:
- February 1, 2025: Maruti Suzuki increased prices by up to ₹32,500.
- January 2025: Prices were hiked by up to 4% across all models.
Even in January, Maruti Suzuki had attributed the price hike to the rising cost of raw materials.
Impact on Customers
With Tata Motors, Kia, and Maruti Suzuki increasing their prices, customers planning to buy a new car may have to reconsider their budget. Experts suggest that buyers who want to save money should finalize their purchases before April 2025, before the new prices take effect.
