Mumbai: Tata Motors has announced a price hike for its passenger vehicles from April 1, 2026, citing rising input and operational costs. The increase will apply to all internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, with a weighted average hike of 0.5% across its portfolio.

In an official statement, the company said the price revision is necessary to partially offset increasing raw material and production expenses, which continue to put pressure on automakers.

Tata cars to get costlier

The price hike will vary depending on the model and variant, meaning customers planning to buy a Tata car may see a slight increase in the final cost starting next month.

Tata Motors currently offers a wide range of ICE vehicles, from the budget-friendly hatchback Tata Tiago to the premium SUV Tata Safari, with prices ranging between ₹4.57 lakh and ₹23.42 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Why are car prices increasing?

The latest Tata Motors price hike comes amid continued challenges faced by the auto industry, including:

  • Rising raw material costs
  • Increased logistics and transportation expenses
  • Ongoing supply chain pressures

These factors have led automakers to revise pricing strategies ahead of the new financial year.

Other automakers also announce price hikes

Tata Motors is not alone in raising prices. Several leading car manufacturers in India have announced similar moves:

  • BMW Group India plans to increase prices by up to 2% from April 1
  • Mercedes-Benz and Audi have also indicated upcoming price revisions

The hikes are largely driven by higher input costs and currency fluctuations, including the impact of a weakening rupee.