Maruti Suzuki has announced an increase in vehicle prices by up to ₹30,000, effective June 2026. The company has cited sustained inflation and rising input costs as the primary drivers behind this pricing decision. The revision is set to apply across its vehicle portfolio, signaling the company's intent to manage escalating production expenses through price adjustments.

Price Revision Details

The following table outlines the key parameters of the announced price revision:

Rationale Behind the Price Hike

The decision to revise prices is driven by sustained inflationary pressures and an increase in input costs that have affected the automaker's cost structure. Rising raw material and component costs have continued to exert pressure on vehicle manufacturers across the industry. Maruti Suzuki's move to adjust prices reflects the need to maintain financial viability in the face of these ongoing cost challenges. The company stated that it has been making continuous efforts to mitigate the cost impact through cost reduction measures, but the adverse cost environment has necessitated passing on a portion of the increased costs to the market. The exact quantum of change will vary from model to model.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced the commencement of commercial production at the second plant of its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana, effective 18th May 2026. The second plant carries an annual production capacity of 2.5 lakh units, taking the total capacity at the Kharkhoda facility to 5 lakh units. With this addition, Maruti Suzuki's overall annual production capacity across all its facilities now stands at 26.5 lakh units.

Second Plant at Kharkhoda: Key Details

The latest development marks a significant milestone in Maruti Suzuki's capacity expansion roadmap. The company had earlier commenced commercial production from the first plant at the Kharkhoda facility in February 2025, also with a capacity of 2.5 lakh units per annum. The second plant's commissioning completes the first phase of the Kharkhoda facility's planned ramp-up. The foundation stone of the Kharkhoda facility was laid by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in August 2022.

Production Capacity Across Facilities

Maruti Suzuki's manufacturing network spans facilities in Haryana and Gujarat. The capacity breakup across all locations reflects the company's broad domestic production footprint, as detailed below:

Expansion in Line with Stated Plans

Maruti Suzuki had earlier indicated its plan to add 5 lakh units of capacity in FY 2026–27, and the addition of the second Kharkhoda plant is in line with this plan. Once fully operational, the Kharkhoda facility is expected to be among Suzuki's largest four-wheeler manufacturing locations, with a planned capacity to produce 1 million vehicles per annum. Currently, Maruti Suzuki manufactures the compact SUV Brezza and the mid-SUV Victoris at the Kharkhoda facility.