Price hikes, smaller packs, thinner margins: Iran war weighs on FMCG Q1 earnings

Iran war drives up prices of palm oil, packaging, and crude-linked inputs for FMCG companies.

Brokerages expect resilient demand to support Q1 sales despite cost pressures.

Higher input costs may squeeze profit margins for FMCG firms in Q1.

Companies are resorting to price hikes and smaller pack sizes to manage costs.