A costly Diwali: appliance makers brace consumers for another round of price hikes
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Indian appliance makers (including LG, Samsung, Daikin and Voltas) plan 5–10% price hikes from Oct 1 ahead of Diwali, citing sharply higher copper, steel and aluminum costs. This is the third increase this year, taking cumulative hikes to ~16–18%, which may curb festive demand and highlight ongoing input-cost inflation. For markets, the key read-through is firmer industrial metals cost pressure, especially copper.
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Indian appliance manufacturers are rolling out a fresh set of price increases ahead of the Diwali season. Brands including LG, Samsung, Daikin and Voltas plan to raise prices for air conditioners, televisions, refrigerators and washing machines by 5% to 10% starting October 1.
Companies cite a sharp rise in input costs—notably copper, steel and aluminum—as the main driver. This marks the third price increase this year, taking cumulative hikes since the start of the year to about 16% to 18%. Manufacturers are concerned that higher prices could weigh on sales momentum during the festive peak period.
