geopolitical-tensions

Geopolitical tensions set to tighten smartphone margins, reshape marketing spends

Geopolitical tensions set to tighten smartphone margins, reshape marketing spends?blur=25

Smartphone brands will have to bear the rising cost of moving goods across geographies; if these pressures remain there will be some level of price rationalisation and an impact on marketing spends

Chehneet Kaur Mar 20, 2026 9:44 AM

Newsprint prices set for 15% hike as geopolitical tensions inflate costs

Newsprint prices set for 15% hike as geopolitical tensions inflate costs?blur=25

Industry sources say the impact will be reflected in the system gradually on account of existing inventory buffers, but multiple cost pressures are signalling an upward movement in the commodity cycle

Chehneet Kaur Mar 18, 2026 9:09 AM