Input Costs
Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices across models; your new car may cost up to ₹30,000 more from August
Maruti Suzuki, India's largest auto manufacturer, today announced that it will increase vehicle prices by up to ₹30,000 from August 2026 in order to counter rising input costs. Here's all that we know,
2 min read21 Jul 2026Dalmia Bharat sees easing cost pressures, stays the course on expansion
Dalmia Bharat says West Asia tensions are easing, but the impact of the war will continue to be felt through April-September before moderating
3 min read30 Jun 2026More companies slipped into losses in Q4. Is the worst still ahead?
More companies turned loss-making in Q4FY26 despite stronger revenue growth, as rising raw material costs exposed smaller businesses with limited pricing power. Analysts warn the pressure could intensify in FY27 as higher crude prices flow through new inventories and into corporate margins.
3 min read2 Jun 2026Wakefit flags margin pressure from input inflation, shares fall 7%
Wakefit warned that a sharp rise in crude oil-linked input costs could weigh on margins and near-term profitability despite the recent price hikes—showing how elevated oil prices due to the Iran war-led disruptions are starting to squeeze consumer businesses beyond fuel-intensive sectors.
2 min read22 May 2026Strong Q4 rural recovery runs into rising cost and monsoon risks
Consumption-linked companies posted their strongest sales growth in years in Q4FY26. Analysts now warn that crude-led inflation and monsoon risks could choke demand in H1FY27.
4 min read18 May 2026Cement makers turn defensive as West Asia shock lifts input costs
Indian cement companies are under pressure from rising fuel, freight and packaging costs linked to the West Asia conflict, prompting a shift towards fuel substitution, long-term sourcing and efficiency measures.
5 min read14 May 2026Berger Paints warns of softer demand due to inflation as FY26 profit falls 4.5%
India’s second-largest paint-maker is turning to staggered price hikes and a sports-heavy ad strategy to combat rising input costs and other disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict.
3 min read12 May 2026HUL hits 15-quarter high volume growth, but input costs trigger price hikes
HUL raises prices to offset cost pressure even as volumes hit a 15-quarter high in Q4FY26.
3 min read30 Apr 2026Q4 preview: earnings remain fragile as margins crack under cost pressures
India Inc is entering a more demanding phase where revenue growth alone is not enough. As input costs rise and demand turns uneven, the focus is no longer on how fast companies can grow, but how well they can protect margins.
4 min read13 Apr 2026Coal India shares tank 6%, emerge as worst Nifty 50 performer. What's behind the fall?
Coal India shares fell 6% on April 10 after announcing a cut in coal reserve prices, becoming the worst performer on the Nifty 50 index. The decision aims to absorb rising input costs to keep coal prices affordable for consumers despite significant increases in key input costs.
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