Dabur, Emami, Parle signal no MRP cuts despite crude slipping below $80/barrel
FMCG majors say price relief is unlikely in the near term even as crude eases from $120 to under $80/barrel. Companies are still working through 2-3 months of high-cost inventory, with packaging costs up 15-50% and freight up 20%. Any consumer-facing cuts may only land by the festive season.
FMCG majors Emami, Dabur and Parle say MRP cuts unlikely despite crude falling below $80/barrel, citing high-cost inventory, elevated packaging (up 15-50%) and freight (up 20%). Any consumer relief may come only by festive season.