Mumbai: Škoda Auto India has announced a price increase of up to 1.2% across its vehicle portfolio, effective October 1, 2026, citing higher input and operational costs.
The revision will apply at the ex-showroom level and will vary depending on the model and variant. The company said the maximum increase will be capped at ₹20,000.
The move makes Škoda the latest automaker to adjust vehicle prices in response to cost pressures, although the company has kept the increase within a relatively narrow band across its range.
The price revision comes during a busy product year for Škoda Auto India. The company began 2026 with a commitment to undertake 10 product actions and has since introduced the new Kushaq and new Slavia, updates to the Kodiaq, and the Kodiaq RS and Octavia RS.
Škoda has also expanded the Kylaq range with new trims and features, including the Sportline variant, while introducing Classic+ and Prestige+ trims across its portfolio.
The company enters the latest price revision from a period of strong sales performance.
Škoda Auto India sold 72,655 cars in 2025, its highest annual sales figure to date. It also recorded its highest-ever first-half sales in 2026.
As of August 2026, the automaker had sold more than 50,000 units during the year, representing growth of over 8% compared with the same period in 2025.
The company said more than 250,000 locally manufactured vehicles — including the Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia — have been sold during its recent growth phase. Of these, more than 75,000 units were Kylaq models.
Škoda has also continued to expand its retail and service footprint in India. Its network currently comprises more than 345 touchpoints across 193 cities.
The company said it remains focused on offering value, safety, European engineering and improved ownership experiences to Indian customers.
While a ₹20,000 maximum increase may not dramatically rewrite the mathematics of buying a new car, the October revision adds another cost consideration for customers as manufacturers continue to balance competitive pricing with rising operating expenses.
