Parle, HNG expect packaging cost relief as crude softens on US-Iran peace talks

Indian FMCG and glass packaging players including Parle Products and Hindusthan National Glass anticipate easing inflationary pressure on packaging inputs as crude trends near $80/barrel amid geopolitical de-escalation. Inventory overhang means margin relief will flow through only over the coming quarters.

— Filed Sun, 21 Jun, 2026, 15:51 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Indian FMCG, beverage and glass packaging players including Parle and HNG expect packaging-related inflationary pressures to ease as US-Iran peace talks soften crude oil prices, though inventory overhang means cost relief will reflect gradually.