Searched for
RAW MATERIAL COST INFLATION
Caught between costly inputs and cautious buyers, India Inc takes a hitCompanies in India's consumer goods, automobile, and paints sectors are increasing prices to offset rising costs. The West Asia conflict ha...
Gold slips as strong US inflation data bolsters dollar, Fed hike expectationsGold prices edged lower on Thursday as hotter-than-expected US inflation data and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary lifted the dollar to n...
IMFA bets on higher ferro chrome output to offset raw material volatility in second half of FY27Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys expects higher production in the second half of FY27 to offset pressure from raw-material volatility, with o...
MRF shares fall after heavy raw material costs push Q2 profit down. Why Motilal Oswal screams SellMRF reported a 27% YoY decline in Q2 consolidated net profit to Rs 387 crore, as a 43% surge in raw material costs offset 17% revenue growt...
Higher input costs drag MRF Q2 net profit down 23%Tyre maker MRF Ltd reported a 22.8% decline in net profit for the July-September quarter. Revenue from operations saw a growth of 17.4%, re...
Consumer goods cos turn to cost cutting amid higher input prices to protect demand, revive volume growthThe cost-cutting comes amid an elevated input-price outlook flagged by several companies during recent earnings calls, due to high raw mate...
Berger Paints Q2 profit lags revenue growth on higher costsBerger Paints India recorded a consolidated net profit of ₹217.1 crore for the September quarter. Revenue from operations increased by 13.2...
Diwali shopping gets costlier this year: From milk, ghee, butter to dry fruits, here's why festive buying is burning a hole in your pocketMilk and ghee prices: Rising costs of key ingredients are affecting both consumers and manufacturers during this Diwali season. Dairy price...
Emami bets on winter demand as inflation keeps a lid on growthEmami Ltd announced a 36% increase in consolidated revenue for the second quarter, reaching Rs 1,088 crore. Despite rising input costs, the...
Berger Paints to hike prices as rising raw material costs squeeze marginsBerger Paints India has reported a rise in profit driven by strong performances in several divisions. The company plans to raise prices and...
New orders & robust demand lift India's October services growth to 4-month highGrowth in India's services sector increased to a four-month high in October due to strong domestic demand and business orders. The HSBC Ser...
US Democratic win unlikely to ease firms' cost, tariff woes in near term, executives sayGlobal businesses expect limited immediate changes following Democrats' takeover of the US Congress, as high energy and raw material costs,...
India's services growth accelerates to 55.8 in October, cost pressures ease to six-year lowIndia's services sector activity expanded at its fastest pace in four months in October, with the HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers' ...
Pizza Hut, KFC India operator's Q2 loss naarrows sharply on strong same-store sales growthDevyani International, the parent company of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, has recorded a significant reduction in losses during its second q...
India extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31The Indian government has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports to December 31. This decision aims to support the textile i...
Govt extends customs duty exemption on cotton imports till December 31The Indian government has announced an extension of the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026. This move aims to...
Asian Paints’ consolidated profit jumps 7.5% YoY in Q2Asian Paints reported a 7.5% year-on-year rise in Q2 consolidated profit to Rs 1,067.6 crore, while net sales grew 16.9% to Rs 9,953.9 cror...
Escorts Kubota hikes tractor prices as Middle East war fuels cost pressuresEscorts Kubota plans to implement price hikes on its tractor offerings in November 2026. The company cites inflation and geopolitical uncer...
Asian Paints says Middle East sales held strong even as 'full impact' of cost inflation was felt in Q2Asian Paints reported a 29.5% increase in revenue from international operations for Q2 FY27. The company's Middle East operations showed st...
UB expects Q3 profit growth to moderate on rising costsUnited Breweries expects slower profit growth this quarter as raw material costs and marketing expenses increase. Regulatory delays are inh...