Topic
price hike
Manufacturing Mercedes-Benz to Raise Prices 1-2% in India on Exchange Rate and War Cost Pressures
Mercedes-Benz will increase car prices in India by 1-2% to cope with exchange rate volatility and war-related cost pressures, marking the third hike in 2026 totaling up to 4%. The automaker also launched a new plug-in hybrid S-Class variant, its first PHEV for India, priced between Rs 2.2-2.4 crore, with deliveries starting in Q4.
Manufacturing TV makers avoid price hikes by shifting to ad revenue, report says
Rising TV component costs have not led to price increases because manufacturers are pivoting to advertising revenue, according to market research firm Omnia. The report, cited by Digitimes, notes that fierce retailer competition, especially in North America, has kept margins thin. TV shipments rose 6% year-on-year, driven by World Cup demand and Chinese firms expanding overseas, according to Omdia.
Logistics Air Freight Costs Rise as ATF Prices Increase by 10%
Air freight costs are expected to rise following a 10% increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices by oil marketing companies. The new price-stabilisation regime will freeze ATF prices at Rs 115 per litre for three years, affecting domestic and international flights of Indian carriers.
Commodities LPG Prices Surge Amid Global Energy Cost Pressures
LPG prices in India have increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder, driven by elevated global energy costs. This marks the second hike in three months as state-owned fuel retailers manage losses.
Commodities India's Fuel Prices Steady Amid Global Oil Surge
India's fuel prices rose minimally by around 5% despite a global surge triggered by the West Asia crisis. Strategic excise duty cuts and limited pass-through helped mitigate the impact of rising crude oil costs.