India’s P&G Hygiene and Health Profit Falls 7% Amid Rising Costs
Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care reported a 7% decline in quarterly profit as rising raw material and energy costs affected its business in India. The company’s net profit fell to ₹1.96 billion for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with ₹2.1 billion during the same period last year. The increase in operating expenses comes amid higher energy, freight and commodity prices linked to the ongoing Middle East crisis.
The company, which manufactures popular products such as Vicks lozenges and Whisper sanitary pads, also recorded a marginal decline in revenue from operations to ₹11.45 billion. Its shares dropped nearly 4% following the earnings announcement before recovering slightly to trade 1.4% lower at ₹7,099.50. Managing Director Kumar Venkatasubramanian said the overall macroeconomic environment remained challenging, with rising input costs continuing to pressure business performance.
The cost pressures are affecting several major consumer goods companies in India, including Hindustan Unilever and Nestlé India, which have also highlighted commodity inflation in recent earnings updates. Companies across the sector are increasingly considering price hikes and smaller product pack sizes to protect profit margins. The ongoing geopolitical crisis and disruptions to global supply chains could continue to influence operating costs and pricing strategies in the consumer goods industry.
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