FMCG majors push 2-7% price hikes as Middle East conflict drives 10% input inflation
HUL, Dabur, Godrej Consumer, Marico and Emami are raising prices 2-7% to offset a 10% input cost surge, betting on simultaneous volume and price-led value growth. Electronics players like Dixon flag steeper 30% hikes on memory chip costs, with smartphones up 12-15% and appliances 12-13%.
FMCG majors HUL, Dabur, Godrej, Marico and Emami have hiked prices 2-7% as Middle East conflict drives 10% input inflation, expecting both volume and price-led value growth. Electronics players like Dixon see 30% price rises on memory chip costs.