Nuvama Institutional Equities’ Executive Director Abneesh Roy says crude-led inflation in paints, edible oils, detergents and snacks, could force FMCG firms to raise prices by 2–3% in the June quarter. Packaging costs also remain a key pressure point. While near-term margins may tighten, strong wheat output and easing copra support companies like Nestle, Britannia and Marico.
