After the increase in the prices of steel, most car makers hurried in rising the prices of their vehicles. At that time the market leader, Maruti, remained tight-lipped. But after the lull it too is on the verge of making its vehicles more expensive.

It's been heard that Maruti will increase the prices of its vehicles in the first week of May. Sources revealed that Maruti has alarmed its dealers to get prepared for a hefty rise in prices.

"However, the amount of increment is still occult but price increase will be substantial," says a functionary.