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  Smartphone prices could jump 14% this year; IDC predicts sharpest shipment drop in a decade

  Technology | February 28, 2026 13:45 IST

  A global memory chip shortage driven by rising AI demand could increase smartphone prices by up to 14% this year, according to IDC. Budget phones under Rs 9,000 may be hit hardest, while global shipments are expected to see their steepest decline in a decade.

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  Samsung Galaxy A and F Series prices hiked: Check new rates

  Technology | February 26, 2026 7:06 IST

  Hours before Galaxy Unpacked 2026, leaks suggest Samsung has increased prices of several Galaxy A and F series smartphones in India. Revised prices for Galaxy A56, A36 and F17 5G variants have surfaced online.

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  OnePlus 15R price hike likely soon after iQOO 15R launch: Here’s what we know

  Technology | February 25, 2026 12:40 IST

  OnePlus 15R, launched in India under Rs 50,000, may soon get a price hike, according to tipsters. The revision is expected next month after the launch of the closely priced iQOO 15R.

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  Realme increases prices of smartphones by up to Rs 4,000: Check updated rates

  Technology | February 11, 2026 10:25 IST

  Realme has hiked prices of the Realme 15 5G and Realme 16 Pro series by Rs 3,000–Rs 4,000, citing rising memory and chipset costs. Updated prices are now live on the official website.

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  Maruti Suzuki signals possible car price hike as commodity costs surge

  Auto | February 02, 2026 13:17 IST

  Maruti Suzuki may review vehicle prices amid sharply rising commodity costs, even as demand remains strong and bookings hit record levels, senior company executive says.

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  Mahindra Thar becomes more expensive: Check updated variant-wise prices

  Auto | January 22, 2026 19:09 IST

  Mahindra Thar gets a price hike of Rs 20,000 across all variants. Base AXT 2WD remains at Rs 9.99 lakh. Check new prices, engine options, and facelift updates.

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  Price hike alert: ACs and refrigerators to get 10% expensive from January 1 due to new BEE norms

  Technology | January 01, 2026 13:02 IST

  AC and fridge prices are rising due to new BEE energy norms. Under the 2026 ratings, last year’s 5-star models will now be ranked as 4-star, making the latest energy-efficient tech more costly.

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  Samsung Galaxy S26 Series may launch with significant price hikes

  Technology | December 30, 2025 15:32 IST

  Reports indicate that the Samsung Galaxy S26 series may see a significant price increase due to the rising costs of internal components. Additionally, the flagship devices are rumoured to go on sale a full month after their official unveiling.

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  Renault India announces price hike; prepares for major 2026 launches

  Auto | December 27, 2025 11:21 IST

  Renault currently offers three models in India, the Kwid, Triber, and Kiger, all of which will see price adjustments intended to offset rising input costs and shifting macroeconomic factors.

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  Mercedes-Benz India to hike prices by up to 2% from January

  Auto | December 12, 2025 15:39 IST

  Mercedes-Benz India stated that the price adjustment is essential for counteracting the depreciation of the Indian Rupee relative to the Euro.

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  Price hike alert: Are your next smartphones from Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi going to cost more?

  Technology | November 16, 2025 13:42 IST

  The Indian smartphone market is poised for a major shift, with manufacturers set to launch upcoming phones at higher prices, and established models potentially seeing cost increases as well.

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  Low-budget smartphones may face price hike due to AI: Here's why

  Technology | October 28, 2025 16:37 IST

  Budget smartphone prices could rise as early as next quarter due to a reported chip supply shortage affecting low-end devices, according to a recent industry analysis.

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  Mobile recharge gets costlier: India's top telco discontinues popular 1GB/day plan

  Technology | August 19, 2025 8:32 IST

  With the removal of the 1GB per day plan from the offering, users will have to spend extra, which will lead to higher spending for users and more earnings for the company.

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  Spotify raises premium plan prices by up to 28% in India, first hike in six years

  Technology | August 05, 2025 7:47 IST

  Spotify has reported a disappointing financial performance and has missed its revenue expectations. Now, its cheapest individual plan starts at Rs 139.

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  Maruti Suzuki increases Ertiga, Baleno prices starting today; third hike in 2025

  Auto | July 16, 2025 18:59 IST

  The company has cited the introduction of six airbags as standard equipment in these vehicles. The average ex-showroom price will increase by up to 1.4 percent.

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  Mobile recharge plans set to rise by 10-12% by year-end: Report

  Technology | July 07, 2025 15:56 IST

  Jefferies, a brokerage firm, states that the rapid growth of subscribers by Jio and Airtel, along with user losses suffered by Vodafone Idea, has created a favourable environment for tariff increases in the market.

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  JSW MG Motor India to hike vehicle prices across models starting July

  Auto | June 26, 2025 7:02 IST

  Their product lineup features a diverse range of vehicles, including both traditional combustion engines and electric models. The Comet EV is priced starting at Rs 7.36 lakh, while the SUV Gloster kicks off at Rs 43.35 lakh.

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  Flight delays, expensive tickets: How Pakistan airspace closure will impact Indian airlines

  India | April 25, 2025 8:33 IST

  In the near term, flight fares are expected to witness an eight to 12 per cent hike. Air India and IndiGo announced that some of their international flights have been impacted after Pakistan barred Indian flights from flying in their airspace.

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  TMC to hold protests across Bengal on April 4-5 against price hike of medicines: Mamata Banerjee

  April 02, 2025 19:13 IST

  The CM said her party, the Trinamool Congress, will hold protests in every block and ward on April 4 and April 5 against the decision to hike prices of medicines. Banerjee also appealed to people of all communities to maintain peace during Ram Navami, and not pay heed to any rumours.

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  Tata, Maruti Suzuki, Kia, other automakers to implement price hikes from April 1

  Auto | March 20, 2025 14:58 IST

  Automakers in India have announced a price increase for their passenger vehicles starting April 1. This hike is attributed to rising input costs that car manufacturers are currently facing.