India, Dec. 27 -- NEW DELHI (December 27, 2025) - The start of 2026 will bring a significant reshuffle in household budgets as prices for everyday items from cars to cooking gas are set to move. While consumers will pay more for vehicles and electronics, relief is expected in fuel costs and government salaries, creating a complex economic shift as the new year begins.

Indian consumers face a reset in their finances with the new year, as manufactured goods prices climb and fuel prices may fall. The main drivers are global supply pressures, domestic tax regulations, and regulatory updates that will immediately impact spending and purchases.

A broad range of consumer durable goods are slated to become costlier, primarily due to increased c...