#packaging-costs
FMCG companies bracing for another round of price increases amid inflation
Daily-use products such as soaps, detergents, biscuits, packaged foods and beverages are likely to become costlier as FMCG companies prepare calibrated price hikes amid rising crude oil-linked inflation, higher packaging costs and increasing fuel expenses.
United Breweries flags ₹400–500 crore cost hit as margins come under pressure
The Heineken-controlled brewer reported a decline in FY26 revenue and profit as packaging costs surged and pricing delays offset steady demand and premium growth.