Crude slide on US-Iran thaw eases FMCG cost pressure, but shelf prices stay sticky till September
Brent below $80 and a 15% four-session drop offer Parle, Marico and packaging suppliers like Srichakra Polyplast room on freight and resin costs. But 30-45 day inventory cycles and 3-6 month contracts mean the 2-5% price hikes already taken won't reverse for shoppers before September.
Falling crude prices on US-Iran de-escalation hopes may ease packaging, freight and input costs for Indian FMCG firms like Parle and Marico, but inventory cycles and locked contracts mean consumer price relief is unlikely before September.