Indian automakers are abandoning single annual price revisions in favor of multiple staggered hikes throughout the year. This shift helps manufacturers offset rising commodity prices and high spending on safety, emission technology, and electrification. While premium SUVs have absorbed these costs well, investors are watching the impact on entry-level demand and long-term profit margins.
The Indian passenger vehicle industry is undergoing a structural change in how it manages vehicle pricing. Rather than relying on a single annual price…