MARUTINewsNeer Varshney

Maruti Suzuki hikes prices by up to ₹20,000 as Inflation bites

TL;DR

Maruti Suzuki is increasing prices on select models by up to ₹20,000 starting this month, due to rise in input costs and elevated inflationary burdens.

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd announced Monday an upcoming price increase for select of up to ₹20,000.

The automaker attributes the price hike that is set to take effect this month to a continuous and sustained rise in input costs.

The company cited elevated inflationary burdens and an enduring adverse cost environment as reasons for passing on a portion of the increased costs to the market.

Maruti Suzuki shares closed 0.5% higher at ₹12,768 in Monday's regular session.

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