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Govt Scrutiny Fears: India's Top Firms Halt Price Hikes Despite Soaring Costs! What's Next?

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Published on 23rd November 2025, 12:11 AM

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Aditi Singh | Whalesbook News Team

Overview

Major consumer goods and auto companies in India are holding back routine price increases, even with rising raw material costs and a depreciating rupee. They fear government scrutiny for profiteering following recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) cuts, potentially impacting their margins. Clarity is sought from authorities before any price adjustments are made.