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Alcobev margins could fall 200 bps as glass bottle shortage spikes costs says Crisil
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
A global bottle crunch is squeezing profit for alcohol firms
India’s alcoholic beverage industry faces fresh profit stress, with Crisil warning that alcobev margins may fall by 150–200 basis points this financial year. The trigger is soaring glass bottle costs, linked to global supply chain disruptions. Revenue growth is also expected to slow. Still, companies are tightening financial discipline to manage the impact.
- Crisil forecasts alcobev margins to drop 150–200 bps
- Glass bottle shortages are driving costs sharply higher
- Revenue growth may decelerate this financial year
- Firms are using tighter financial strategies to cope
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