Union Budget 2026: The previous Budget notification system, which provides explicit car price information, used direct car price information to show that automotive manufacturers implemented price changes during January 2026. The automotive manufacturers introduced price increases for various vehicle models during January 2026, which occurred before the Parliament delivered the Budget presentation on February 1.
For example:
- The price of BYD India’s Sealion 7 SUV Premium variant increased by approximately ₹50,000 during early 2026 compared to late-2025 pricing.
- Toyota dealerships confirmed a ~4 % price hike on models like the Fortuner and Innova from the start of the year, which increased prices by approximately ₹74,000.
- VinFast increased the prices of its multiple models between ₹80,000 and ₹1,30,000 across different VF6 and VF7 SUV variants.
- The price increases that occurred in the industry showed how operating costs and tax adjustments created financial burdens instead of following the Budget 2026 price requirements.
Impact of GST and Possible Future Changes
Reports indicated that GST reforms would enable lower effective tax rates for entry-level cars, which would result in 10%-12% price decreases once the new system becomes fully operational.
Some analysts expected small cars to become more affordable due to the revised GST structure, which would provide benefits to buyers after the Budget announcement.
No Official Government Price Control
The Union Budget 2026 announcement, which took place during the February 1, 2026, Parliament session, did not establish new price controls for four-wheelers nor did it announce specific price changes for car models. The period around this time saw car price changes, which happened through manufacturer decisions and market changes instead of any Budget policy announcement.
The popular car models before the Union Budget 2026 faced price increases between ₹50,000 and ₹1,30,000 because multiple car manufacturers needed to address rising production expenses. While GST reforms may ease prices later, the Budget did not officially mandate new 4-wheeler price changes at the February 1 Parliament session.
Disclaimer:Â The information provided is based on Budget announcements and industry estimates. Actual car prices may vary depending on manufacturer decisions, model variants, and regional taxes.
