Maruti Suzuki India likely to increase prices of model range from April to offset inflation impact

Maruti Suzuki India increased the prices of their model range on thursday  Said – ‘ overall inflation and regulatory requirements’ are partially offset the impact of inflation.

The auto major, however, did not share the quantum of the hike in price it intends to implement from next month.The company continues to witness increased cost pressure driven by overall inflation and regulatory requirements, the auto maker said in a regulatory filing.

While the company makes maximum effort to reduce cost and partially offset the increase, it has become imperative to pass on some of the impact through a price increase, it added.

The company has planned this price increase in April, 2023, which shall vary across models, Maruti Suzuki India stated.Already several automakers, including Honda Cars, Tata Motors and Hero MotoCorp, have announced increase in prices from April. Maruti Suzuki has not specified if the price hike will impact commercial vehicles or passenger vehicles. We can safely assume that cars in both segments will be impacted by this price hike.

The Indian automobile industry is currently working to make their products meet the second phase of BSVI emission norms. From April 1, vehicles will need to have an on-board self-diagnostic device to monitor the real-time driving emission levels.

The device will constantly monitor key parts for meeting emission standards, such as the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors, to keep a close watch on emissions.

Source – Business Today

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