Chief executive Shrikant Kanhere said the Middle East conflict has lifted AWL's fuel, chemicals, packaging and coal costs, with a 25-50 basis-point impact.
The Indian consumer goods maker is partly passing on higher costs, cutting packaging and fuel use at plants, and still expects broadly stable per-ton margins in fiscal 2027.
Brent crude has risen from the low $70s to above $110 a barrel, while peers including Bisleri and Hindustan Unilever have also raised prices; AWL forecasts 8%-9% volume growth.
Are global conflicts a genuine crisis for FMCG giants or a convenient reason to hike consumer prices?
As supply chains falter, can Indian companies innovate their way out of dependence on volatile foreign markets?
With input costs soaring 20%, can a company realistically protect profits while promising massive sales growth?