FMCG, auto, apparel hike prices and shrink packs as Iran war squeezes input costs

HUL, Godrej, Dabur, Britannia and Trent-owned Zudio are pushing low- to mid-single-digit price hikes and Rs 10-20 small packs to defend margins. Auto majors and airlines reroute supply chains as oil and freight costs spike. Sourcing diversification accelerates across Arvind, Trent and Dabur.

— Source publishedMon, 8 Jun, 2026, 07:39 IST·First seen Mon, 8 Jun, 2026, 07:46 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

Hindustan Unilever · Indian FMCG, auto and aviation firms are hiking prices, shrinking pack sizes and rerouting supply chains as Iran war disruptions lift oil,

Key facts

  • Rs 10-20 price packs
  • low- to mid-single-digit price hikes

Why this matters

Accelerate sourcing diversification and supply-chain reroutes—mirroring Arvind, Trent and Dabur—to de-risk Iran/oil exposure and unlock M&A or partnership levers in alternate geographies.