Tata Motors to raise ICE and EV passenger vehicle prices by up to ₹25,000 from September 1

Tata Motors will increase prices across its passenger-vehicle range, including ICE cars and EVs, by up to ₹25,000 from September 1, 2026. The company cited rising steel and aluminium costs, along with broader inflationary pressure. Tiago, Nexon, Harrier and Safari are among the affected models.

— Source publishedMon, 24 Aug, 2026, 11:50 IST·First seen Mon, 24 Aug, 2026, 12:25 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Tata Motors will raise prices across its ICE and EV passenger-vehicle portfolio by up to Rs 25,000 from 1 September 2026, citing higher input costs and

Key facts

  • Up to Rs 25,000
  • 1 September 2026

Why this matters

Tata Motors’ simultaneous ICE and EV price increase underscores shared commodity-cost exposure across its passenger-vehicle portfolio and may sharpen the strategic value of supply-chain and materials-cost partnerships.

What to watch

  • Monthly Tata passenger-vehicle wholesales and retail registrations from September onward, with Tiago, Nexon, Harrier and Safari mix.
  • Dealer inventory days, booking cancellations and the size of post-hike consumer incentives.
  • Steel and aluminium price trends, INR movement and supplier pass-through demands.
  • Competitor list-price revisions and festive-season discount intensity.
  • EV penetration within Tata PV sales and financing approval rates for entry-level buyers.
  • Recalibrate dealer schemes and finance offers to protect entry-level and EV conversion rates after September 1.
  • Prioritize production and marketing toward higher-margin SUV trims, automatic variants and premium EV configurations.
  • Seek additional supplier cost reductions, material hedging and localization to limit the need for follow-on price increases.
  • Monitor competitor price moves, particularly Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and MG, and respond selectively by segment rather than reversing the broad increase.