Planning to book a Nexon or Creta this September? Your budget just took a small hit. Tata Motors and Hyundai Motor India both raised prices from September 1, 2026, and the timing lands just before the festive buying season.
Tata hike: up to ₹25,000, third increase in 2026
Tata Motors has raised passenger vehicle prices by up to ₹25,000 (ex-showroom), effective September 1. The increase covers both petrol-diesel cars and its electric range. So the Punch, Nexon, Altroz, Curvv, Harrier and Safari are all in the net, along with the Punch EV, Nexon EV, Curvv EV and Harrier EV. But the hike is not a flat ₹25,000 on every car. It varies by model and variant, so some cars go up much less. This is Tata's third price increase of 2026. The company had raised prices by about 0.5% in April and around 1.5% in July.
Hyundai hike: 1% across Creta, Venue and the full range
Hyundai Motor India has raised prices by up to 1% across its entire line-up from the same date. That covers the Grand i10 Nios, i20, Exter, Venue, Creta, Verna and Alcazar. In rupee terms, 1% works out to roughly ₹10,000 on a ₹10 lakh car and about ₹20,000 on a ₹20 lakh car. The actual increase depends on the exact model and variant you pick. The company cited rising input costs, meaning higher prices for raw materials, parts and logistics used in making the cars.
Which models and variants are affected?
On the Tata side, the whole passenger range is covered, from the entry-level Punch up to the Safari, and the EVs too. Hyundai's popular Creta and Venue are both hit, as is everything from the small Grand i10 Nios to the seven-seat Alcazar. As a rule of thumb, top-spec trims usually see the steepest rupee increase, since the percentage is applied to a bigger price. Entry variants often get off lighter. Neither company has changed features or specs, so you're paying more for the same car.
Why now? Input costs and the festive timing
Hyundai has put the increase down to rising input costs. Car makers pass on higher costs of steel, components and shipping to buyers when their own expenses climb. Both brands moved just before the festive season, when car sales normally jump and buyers wait for offers. Tata and Hyundai are not alone. Maruti Suzuki raised its prices by up to ₹30,000 back in August 2026, so this is the pattern across the market right now.
Should you buy now or wait for festive discounts?
Here's the good news for buyers. Even with the higher sticker price, dealers usually pile on cash discounts, exchange bonuses and finance offers during the festive months. Those savings can wipe out much of this hike, but they're subject to stock and vary by city. So don't judge on the ex-showroom price alone. Ask your dealer for the full on-road price, which adds road tax, registration and insurance and changes state to state. On a car loan, a ₹20,000 higher price barely moves your monthly EMI, so if you've found the right car, festive-season offers matter more than this small increase.
