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Planning to buy a Mercedes-Benz or Audi car? Be ready to pay up to 2% more from April 1

The price hikes are on the account of rising input costs and currency fluctuations.
March 16, 2026 / 17:58 IST
Mercedes-Benz and Audi cars will witness price hikes from April 1.
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  • Mercedes-Benz and Audi India to raise prices by 2% in April 2026
  • Price rise due to input costs and rupee depreciation against Euro
  • BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo haven't announced price hikes yet

Mercedes-Benz India and Audi India have announced price increases of up to 2% across their respective model ranges, effective April 1, 2026, citing rising input costs and currency fluctuations.

Mercedes-Benz said it will implement a price correction of around 2% across its portfolio from the start of the next financial year. The company attributed the revision largely to continued volatility in foreign exchange markets, particularly the sustained depreciation of the Indian rupee against the Euro, along with higher input costs.

"Starting April 1, we will be implementing a price correction of around 2% across our portfolio. This decision is largely driven by continued forex volatility, particularly the sustained depreciation of the rupee against the Euro, along with rising input costs," said Brendon Sissing, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Mercedes-Benz India.

"While we always strive to absorb cost pressures, some price adjustment becomes necessary to maintain business sustainability. Our focus remains on ensuring minimal impact on customers while continuing to deliver best-in-class products and experiences," he added.

The company had increased the prices of its cars by up to 2% in January 2026 as well.

Separately, Audi India said it will increase prices of its vehicles by up to 2% across its model line-up from April 1. The carmaker said the decision was taken in response to higher input costs and currency fluctuations.

"Due to recent rising input costs and currency fluctuations, we are implementing a price adjustment of up to 2% effective from April 1. We remain committed to minimising the impact of the price hike on our customers," said Balbir Singh Dhillon, Brand Director, Audi India.

Rival luxury carmakers such as BMW India, Jaguar Land Rover and Volvo Car India have not announced comparable price hikes yet.

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first published: Mar 16, 2026 05:58 pm

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