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Mercedes-Benz India Signals Price Hike from January 2013

Mercedes-Benz India today indicated that prices of all its models will be revised upwards effective January, 2013. A constant increase in input costs and unfavorable exchange rates coupled with inflation has posed severe strain on margins. Which has resulted in this desicion.

Published On Dec 11, 2012 06:40 PM By Wajeeh

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Mr. Eberhard Kern, Managing Director CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “Significant level of cost escalations have been absorbed by us till now, but beyond a point we cannot continue to sustain such levels. We have made substantial investment in our India operations and are responsible for the growth of our employees and dealer partners. We aim for a sustainable profitable growth maintaining our premium appeal and hence, we are going to substantially increase the prices of all Mercedes-Benz cars from January 2013.”

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