War-driven input costs trigger price hikes across FMCG, ACs, paints and jewellery

HUL lifts prices 2-5%, Marico 6-7%, GCPL 4-7% and Asian Paints 9-14% as input inflation bites. Voltas and Blue Star push AC tags up 5-8%, Amul adds Rs 2/litre on milk, while a gold duty hike clouds jewellery volumes for PNG and Tata-owned chains heading into peak season.

HUL, Marico, GCPL, Asian Paints, Voltas and Amul raise prices as war-driven input inflation hits FMCG, ACs, paints and jewellery.

Times of India · Business · 5/18/2026, 2:20:59 AM · Ask about this →

Hindustan Unilever + Amul + Asian Paints + Blue Star + Godrej Consumer Products + Marico + Voltas +