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October 1st Price Hike: TVs, Washing Machines to Cost More!
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News18•28-09-2026, 07:14
October 1st Price Hike: TVs, Washing Machines to Cost More!
- •Prices of home appliances including ACs, TVs, and washing machines are expected to increase by up to 8% from October 1st.
- •Companies attribute the hike to rising raw material costs and the depreciation of the rupee due to the West Asia crisis.
- •This marks the third price increase in the sector for 2026.
- •AC prices may rise by 5-8%, while washing machines, refrigerators, and LED TVs could see a 3-4% increase.
- •Blue Star, Godrej Appliances, Haier, Daikin, and Super Plastronics have already announced price increases.
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Home appliances including ACs, TVs, and washing machines are expected to increase in price by up to 8 percent starting October 1st.
Manufacturers stated that the price hike is necessary to offset rising raw material costs, higher freight charges, and the rupee's depreciation driven by the West Asian crisis.
Companies including Blue Star, Godrej Appliances, Haier, Daikin, and Super Plastronics have announced price increases ranging from 4 to 10 percent.
