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Grocery and personal care prices may jump again as Dabur flags Q1 FY27 hikes
Economy
Published on 8 May 2026
Packaging costs are the hidden driver this time
Dabur India expects further price hikes in Q1 FY27, citing persistent inflationary pressure, especially on packaging materials linked to Middle East tensions. The company has already implemented a 4% increase. Other FMCG players like HUL are also seeing higher component and packaging costs, suggesting margins could stay under strain even as demand shows signs of recovery.
- Dabur signals more FMCG price hikes in Q1 FY27
- A prior 4% increase is already in effect
- Packaging material costs, tied to Middle East tensions, are rising
- HUL and others face similar component and packaging pressure
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