Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Dec 12: German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Saturday announced that it will increase prices across its entire model lineup by up to 2%, effective January 1, 2026, citing the sharp depreciation of the Indian rupee this year. The company said persistent forex pressure throughout 2025 has forced a fresh revision.

Mercedes had already raised prices by around 3.5% to 4% earlier this year. Industry analysts expect other luxury carmakers to follow suit with additional revisions soon.

“Currency headwinds have persisted longer than anticipated, with the euro consistently above the INR 100 mark. This prolonged volatility impacts everything—from imported components for local production to completely built units,” said Santosh Iyer, Managing Dire

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