# Consumer durable makers pass higher input costs to buyers 2026-08-12T19:46:24+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet TTK Prestige, Stove Kraft and Hawkins Cookers have passed higher input costs to consumers, raising prices on kitchen appliances and cookware. The Hindu Businessline reports that aluminium, metals, plastics and packaging costs have risen 5-7%, forcing companies to abandon earlier absorption strategies. TTK Prestige says the market will see a price hike in Q2. Stove Kraft increased realisations in the domestic market, while Hawkins raised product prices in March and April 2026 and warned of more if needed. The trend suggests a broader price reset after companies shielded consumers from inflation last year. Companies are also seeking cost efficiencies to protect margins. ## Coverage - thehindubusinessline.com Tags: consumer durables, Hawkins Cookers, inflation, input costs, price hike, TTK Prestige Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/consumer-durable-makers-pass-higher-input-costs-to-buyers/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/consumer-durable-makers-pass-higher-input-costs-to-buyers/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.