India, April 8 -- Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) announced a marginal 1% price hike across its portfolio effective May 1, 2026. The automaker cited escalating raw material and logistics costs as the primary reason for the adjustment, which is significantly lower than the aggressive hikes seen across the industry over the past year. Following the news, Hyundai shares surged 3.45% to Rs1,781.20 on the NSE, as investors reacted positively to the company's margin protection strategy.

The hike coincides with Hyundai's strongest quarterly performance to date. In Q4 FY2026, domestic sales hit a record 1,66,578 units, supported by an 8.5% year-on-year growth.

In March 2026, the company achieved an all-time high sales figure of 55,064 units. Along ...