West Asia conflict pushes up packaging costs for Indian alcobev industry
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- ✓The West Asia conflict pushed up packaging costs for India’s alcobev industry by 13-14 per cent.
- ✓Rajesh Khosla of AGI Greenpac said, "Geopolitical developments in West Asia disrupted gas supplies and shipping routes." Higher fuel, glass, and plastic prices now pressure margins, forcing companies to focus on better energy efficiency.
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- Indian Markets
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- Business Line
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- 4 Minute(s)
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- India Economy
Packaging costs have climbed about 13-14 per cent over recent months, driven by gas disruptions, fuel-linked inputs, and higher crude and polymer prices
Rising packaging costs are adding to margin pressures for India's alcoholic beverages companies, with the West Asia conflict driving up prices of energy-intensive materials such as glass, while aluminium and plastic packaging are also becoming more expensive.
According to Rajesh Khosla, CEO of AGI Greenpac Limited, a packaging company, costs have risen about 13-14 per cent over the past few months, driven mainly by higher fuel costs, fuel-linked inputs, plastic packaging, and broader commodity prices.
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