Will Your Next Car Cost More? Auto Price Hikes Back In Focus

Car buyers could be facing higher prices in the months ahead. After Tata Motors announced a price increase across its passenger vehicle lineup, questions are being raised about whether other automakers may follow suit. Rising input costs, including steel and aluminium, along with broader inflationary pressures, are adding to the challenges faced by manufacturers. Chetan Bhutani, Business Today, explains the factors driving recent price hikes and what they could mean for both consumers and the auto industry. The conversation also looks at the impact on demand, market sentiment and whether automakers can continue absorbing higher costs or will increasingly pass them on to buyers.