Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has announced a price increase of up to Rs 20,000 on select models, marking its third price hike since May amid sustained increases in input costs and inflationary pressures. The latest revision will take effect in September 2026, with the company saying it has taken several cost-reduction measures to minimise the impact of higher expenses. However, the continued rise in input costs and an adverse cost environment have compelled the automaker to pass on part of the additional burden to customers while attempting to keep the impact limited. The latest increase follows two earlier price revisions covering models across Maruti Suzuki’s portfolio. Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor India has announced plans to increase women’s representation in its executive workforce to 20 per cent by 2030 as part of its diversity and talent development strategy. Women currently account for more than 8 per cent of Hyundai Motor India’s executive workforce of over 4,000 employees, while around 45 per cent of management and engineer trainees recruited in 2026 are women. The company said it is implementing a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion framework focused on attracting, developing and retaining talent and supporting career progression. Hyundai believes greater workforce diversity will contribute to innovation, stronger problem-solving and organisational resilience as India’s automotive sector undergoes rapid changes driven by advanced manufacturing, digitalisation and evolving customer expectations.
Maruti Suzuki Raises Prices for Select Models, Third Hike Since May
