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News India Live, Digital Desk: Many things related to your lifestyle are going to become expensive from April 1, 2026. Instability in the global supply chain and raw material prices due to the Iran-Israel conflict has forced companies to increase prices. From automobile to consumer electronics, in every sector ‘Effect of inflation’ It is about to fall.
Why and how much will prices increase? (Estimated Price Hike)
| Product Category | potential increase | main reason |
|---|---|---|
| Car and two-wheeler | 2% to 3% | Rising cost of steel, aluminum and imported chips (Semiconductors). |
| Luxury Cars (Audi/Mercedes) | 2% (approximately) | Volatility in currency exchange rates (Forex) and rising logistics costs. |
| AC and refrigerator | 5% to 6% | Huge jump in the prices of plastics, resins, and copper. |
| Smart TV | 5% to 6% | Increase in display panel (Open Cell) and shipping costs. |
3 big reasons for increasing prices (Top 3 Reasons)
Crude oil and logistics hit: Risks in waterways (such as the Strait of Hormuz) have increased due to war. Ships now have to travel through longer routes, due to which international freight rates have increased by 7-10%. Also, the rise in crude oil prices has made derivatives like plastics and polymers costlier.
Historical decline of rupee: Indian rupee against dollar ₹90 Has reached beyond. Since many important parts of cars and electronics are imported, the ‘landed cost’ for companies has increased due to the strong dollar.
Supply chain disruption: Arrivals of chemicals, synthetic rubber and aluminum scrap required for auto components and electronics are being delayed, affecting the ‘just-in-time’ manufacturing model.