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Peace talks may reduce packaging inflation pressures for companies.
Meenakshi Verma Ambwani US-Iran War 21st June 2026 The Hindu Business Line Thimmiah Napanda, Managing Director & CEO, Alternicq, highlighted that easing geopolitical tensions and softer crude oil prices are expected to bring relief across the packaging value chain. Lower crude prices could gradually reduce resin costs, helping moderate packaging input costs for brands. While […]
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FMCG costs ease; consumers await price reductions
Sowmya Ramasubramanium US-Iran War 17th June 2026 Mint Thimmiah Napanda, Managing Director & CEO, Alternicq, noted that the company and its customers prioritised supply security during the recent period of uncertainty, leading to inventory build-up at elevated raw material prices. As crude prices soften, the benefits are expected to flow gradually through the value chain. […]
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FMCG costs ease; consumers await price reductions.
Sowmya Ramasubramanium US-Iran War 17th June 2026 Mint Thimmiah Napanda, Managing Director & CEO, Alternicq, said the company and its customers focused on securing supplies amid uncertainty in raw material availability, leading to inventory build-up at elevated prices. As crude prices ease, the benefits are expected to flow gradually through the packaging value chain. Existing […]
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Packaging must prioritize resilience beyond cost efficiency.
Oped Editor US-Iran War 8th May 2026 Industrial Products Finder In an article for Packaging South Asia, Thimmiah Napanda, Managing Director & CEO, Alternicq, highlighted how geopolitical disruptions and volatile crude-linked resin prices are reshaping India’s packaging sector. He noted that companies are moving beyond cost efficiency towards resilience, supply security and strategic sourcing. Inventory […]
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Packaging strategy shifts from efficiency to resilience.
Oped Editor US-Iran War 8th May 2026 Industrial Products Finder Thimmiah Napanda, Managing Director & CEO, Alternicq, highlighted that the current volatility in crude-linked resin prices is driving a structural shift in the packaging industry. He noted that companies are moving beyond cost efficiency towards resilience, strategic sourcing and stronger supplier partnerships. As supply security […]
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Iran conflict significantly increases Alternicq’s raw material costs.
Desk US-Iran War 21st April 2026 The Economic Times Thimmiah Napanda, Managing Director & CEO, Alternicq, highlighted that the Iran conflict triggered a sharp increase in crude-linked resin prices, with PET and polypropylene costs rising by nearly 40%. Despite the volatility, Alternicq leveraged its long-standing relationships with domestic refiners to ensure supply continuity and minimise […]
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