Kia India lifts prices up to 2% from July 1 across ICE and EV lineup

Kia India will raise prices on Sonet, Seltos, Carens Clavis, Syros, Carnival, EV6 and EV9 by up to 2%, or as much as Rs 30,000, effective July 1. The company cites rising input costs and operational expenses, joining peers like Tata, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Maruti and Hyundai in passing through inflation to buyers.

— Source publishedThu, 18 Jun, 2026, 18:17 IST·First seen Thu, 18 Jun, 2026, 19:27 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Kia India will raise prices across its ICE and EV lineup including Sonet, Seltos, Carens Clavis, Syros, Carnival, EV6 and EV9 by up to 2% from July 1, citing

Key facts

  • up to 2%
  • Rs 30,000

Why this matters

Synchronized 2% hikes across Tata, BMW, Mercedes, Maruti, Hyundai and now Kia point to a coordinated industry reset that opens room for OEM-supplier renegotiations and selective EV partnership plays as ICE/EV pricing converges upward.