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Inflation drives companies to shrink pack sizes, hike prices
Ahead of Dussehra and Diwali, rising daily-use commodity prices are leading companies to alter packaging rather than directly increase prices. Instead of raising the sticker price on every pack, firms are reducing the quantity in small packs by 2 to 7 percent and increasing the price of large packs by 5 to 6 percent.
This means consumers will pay the same amount for many items but receive less product inside. The move is attributed to rising raw material and production costs. The strategy affects everyday essentials, with the impact visible as festive season spending peaks.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The packaging shift masks price rises from shoppers who focus on the pack price rather than per-unit cost. Small-pack buyers, often lower-income households, absorb the quantity cut silently, while large-pack buyers pay a clear premium. Companies avoid the backlash of a visible price hike by making the reduction harder to spot. The change affects all consumers but hits those with tighter budgets hardest, as they lose value without a price signal. The festive season, typically a high-spend period, will test whether shoppers notice or adjust buying habits.
Source: amarujala.com
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