Berger Paints India to Raise Prices Amid Cost Pressures
Berger Paints India reported a rise in second-quarter profit supported by strong volumes. However, surging raw material expenses prompted the company to announce price hikes.
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Berger Paints India will raise prices this November, moving to protect margins after raw material costs jumped 25.6% during the quarter. The paint maker's expenses outpaced revenue growth, highlighting ongoing margin pressures across the sector. India's rising crude-linked input costs have complicated profitability despite strong volume demand.
