Your Grocery Bill May Rise Again as FMCG Firms Eye Fresh Hikes
What Happened
Leading FMCG companies including Britannia, HUL, Dabur, Godrej Consumer and Tata Consumer are considering fresh price increases in the September quarter (Q2 FY27) as rising costs of palm oil, sugar, crude oil-linked inputs and packaging materials squeeze margins. Many firms are also using shrinkflation, where pack sizes are reduced while prices remain unchanged.
Key Takeaways
Companies cite commodity inflation, crude oil volatility, and geopolitical tensions as major concerns. Despite higher prices, firms say consumer demand and premium product sales remain relatively strong.