Rising costs squeeze Indian consumer goods firms' margins in Q2, with pressure expected through H2 FY27

PTI reports in The Economic Times that rising input costs squeezed Indian consumer goods firms' margins in the September quarter. Parle Products’ Mayank Shah said companies were absorbing some costs to protect demand but might consider price hikes after the festive season. Grant Thornton Bharat’s Naveen Malpani expects margin pressure to continue through H2 FY27, with recovery depending on commodity prices.