Will 2026 price hikes offset the GST benefit? - Introduction - Autocar India

Several carmakers have announced a price hike from January 2026, citing higher input and logistics costs and weaker currency positions. The revision follows the rollout of GST 2.0 in September 2025, which lowered taxes for a wide range of vehicles, resulting in a drop in their ex-showroom prices. The upcoming increases are in the 2-3 percent range, so the GST benefit remains larger overall, though…