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- Several automobile manufacturers will raise vehicle prices by up to ₹30,000 per model from August 1, citing higher costs of steel, aluminium, rubber, plastics, semiconductors, batteries and other components, along with inflation and supply chain disruptions.
- The Karnataka State Travel Operators Association warns the hike will strain household budgets and push families to postpone first car purchases, coming on top of already higher loan interest, insurance, road tax and fuel costs.
- Taxi operators, travel agencies and tour companies say they may delay fleet expansion and run older vehicles longer, which could affect service standards in the tourism sector.
- The association has urged the Union and State governments to cut manufacturing costs, rationalise taxes, ease vehicle financing and expand EV charging infrastructure.
What to watch next
- Whether buyers rush orders before August 1 or postpone purchases, as some models are already unavailable or priced at revised rates
- Any government response to KSTOA's appeal for lower taxes, affordable financing and expanded EV charging infrastructure
- Whether travel operators delay fleet replacement and continue running older vehicles, affecting tourism service quality
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