Nike prices Pegasus 42 at ₹12,995 in India, undercuts Adidas Supernova Rise 3 by ₹2,000

Nike's 42nd-generation Pegasus lands in India with full-length Air Zoom, denser ReactX foam, a wider toe box and redesigned waffle outsole. At ₹12,995 it sits ₹2,004 below the Adidas Supernova Rise 3 (₹14,999), sharpening Nike's value play in the premium running category.

— Source publishedFri, 15 May, 2026, 11:18 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 11:43 IST·Source Hindustan Times · Business

What happened

Nike launches Pegasus 42 running sneaker in India at ₹12,995, undercutting Adidas Supernova Rise 3 at ₹14,999. Upgrades include full-length Air Zoom, denser

Key facts

  • ₹12,995
  • ₹14,999
  • 10mm offset
  • 8mm offset
  • 42nd generation

Why this matters

Aggressive India pricing on Pegasus 42 narrows the window for Adidas, Asics, and Puma to hold premium positioning without local manufacturing or distribution partnerships that close the landed-cost gap.