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RETAIL PRICE HIKES DUE TO RAW MATERIAL COSTS
Brands turn to localisation, product cuts to protect festive marginsBrands are trying to protect festive-season demand from rising input costs by increasing localisation, using alternative materials, simplif...- War in the Middle East is making clothes more expensiveThe ongoing conflict in Iran is causing significant disruptions in global apparel supply chains.
- Textile industry wants 6-month extension for duty-free cotton importsIndia's textile industry requests a six-month extension for duty-free cotton imports beyond October 31. This plea comes as cotton yarn pric...
- Monolithisch India bags quartzite stone block in Bihar for Rs 157 croreMonolithisch India has made a landmark purchase of a quartzite stone block for Rs 157 crore, marking a pivotal move towards enhancing its r...
- Apple’s pricing gap takes a bite out of iPhone sales outlook in IndiaApple's new iPhone Duo pricing in India is significantly higher than in other markets. Retailers fear this price difference will encourage ...
- Cotton yarn price surge weighs on Indian textile industry as FTA gains remain elusiveCotton yarn prices have increased 60% to around Rs 400 per kg from Rs 250 per kg in early 2026
- India’s organised apparel retail revenue to grow 12-13% in FY27, margins may shrink: CrisilProjected revenue growth in the organized apparel retail market is expected to reach between twelve and thirteen percent this fiscal year. ...
- Sugar imports lose appeal as domestic prices plunge below import parityA sharp fall in domestic sugar prices has made imports costlier than local supplies, complicating the Centre’s plan to bring in 1 million t...
- India faces higher oil import costs as crude prices surge on West Asia supply risksInternational crude prices surged, impacting India's oil import bill and inflation. Escalating West Asia tensions raised concerns about glo...
- 52% apparel makers expect higher festive sales, CMAI survey findsIndian apparel makers expect higher festive sales this year. Many members anticipate matching last year's sales performance. Rising raw mat...
- Your sweet tooth craving may get a little more expensiveRising sugar prices are pushing packaged food companies towards another round of price hikes or smaller pack sizes. Bikaji Foods is rolling...
- A bitter pill for sweet lovers as sugar prices put festive mithai, chocolates and biscuits at risk of a hikeConsumer goods companies are planning price hikes due to high sugar costs. Bikaji Foods is already implementing a two percent increase on i...
- Maruti Suzuki to hike car prices by up to Rs 20,000 this month due to rising input costsMaruti Suzuki will increase prices on some vehicles by up to Rs 20,000. This price adjustment will take effect starting this month, Septemb...
- Paint makers expect healthy FY27 demand amid price hikes; competition intensity remains highLeading paint firms foresee sustained double-digit growth through the festive season. Companies are implementing price increases to manage ...
- Electronics makers turn to cheaper materials and localisation as commodity costs biteElectronics producers are adapting to rising costs by innovating their material choices and enhancing local manufacturing efforts. In place...
- Construction cost for housing projects increases by 34%Indian housing prices have risen significantly faster than construction expenses. This trend creates affordability issues for buyers and ma...
- US economic activity rises modestly, inflation pressures persist: Fed Beige BookRecent reports indicate a modest growth in US economic activity alongside slight increases in employment figures. However, moderate price r...
- Indian FMCG stares at broadening commodity inflation and a new source of cost pressureThe raw-material cost environment for FMCG makers has become increasingly uneven in the second quarter of FY27, with prices of several agri...
- Fevicol maker Pidilite says demand holding steady in Q2; rules out immediate price hikes: MDPidilite Industries expects consumer demand to remain resilient despite inflationary pressures. The company does not foresee immediate pric...
- Retailers keep price hikes in check amid rising input costs: NuvamaIndian retailers are limiting price hikes despite volatile cotton, yarn and fabric costs and geopolitical supply-chain risks. Companies are...
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