Mercedes-Benz India to lift prices 1-2% again as FX, war pressures bite

After 4% in hikes earlier this year, Mercedes-Benz India will push through another 1-2% price increase to offset currency volatility and war-led input costs. Move lands alongside its first India S-Class PHEV at Rs 2.2-2.4 crore ex-showroom, with deliveries slated for the December quarter.

— Source publishedTue, 16 Jun, 2026, 06:25 IST·First seen Tue, 16 Jun, 2026, 06:49 IST·Source Times of India · Business

What happened

Mercedes-Benz India plans a fresh 1-2% price hike to absorb FX volatility and war-led cost pressures, after 4% hikes earlier this year. It launched its first

Key facts

  • 1-2% price hike
  • up to 4% prior hikes since Jan
  • Rs 2.2-2.4 crore ex-showroom S-Class PHEV

Why this matters

FX-driven pricing pressure on CBU/CKD luxury imports strengthens the case for deeper India localization or PHEV assembly partnerships to insulate margins from currency and geopolitical shocks.

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