Mercedes-Benz India to raise prices by up to 2 percent from January
Mercedes-Benz India has announced that prices across its model range will increase by up to 2 percent starting January 1, 2026. The company attributes the upcoming hike to sustained pressure from the Euro-Rupee exchange rate, which has remained above Rs. 100 for an extended period, significantly raising the cost of imports and operations.
The brand explained that the currency situation has been more volatile than expected this year, affecting everything from imported components used in locally assembled models to fully imported CBUs. Along with this, rising input costs, higher logistics expenses and inflation have contributed to overall operational cost escalation, resulting in the need for a price adjustment.
Although the exact increase will vary depending on the model, the steepest rise is expected for fully imported vehicles. Even locally assembled models will see upward revisions, as many rely on components sourced from Europe. Mercedes currently assembles the A-Class Limousine, GLA, C-Class, GLC, E-Class LWB, GLE, S-Class, GLS, Maybach S 580, EQS 580 and EQS 450 SUV at its Pune plant, while the remainder of its EV, AMG and Maybach portfolio is imported.
The company noted that the financial impact for buyers may be softened through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services, which has been able to pass on benefits from the RBI’s ongoing reductions in repo rates. With nearly half of Mercedes’ sales facilitated through MBFS, and a majority of customers opting for financing, the brand expects this to mitigate part of the price increase.
