Asian Paints has raised prices by 12% due to escalating raw material costs driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict, following similar moves by industry rivals.
The price hike is aimed at countering rising raw material costs
Jul 13, 2026
07:48 pm
What's the storyAsian Paints, India's largest paint manufacturer, has announced a price hike of around 12%.
The increase is aimed at countering the rising raw material costs due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. This is the biggest price hike in the industry so far.
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