In August, prices of soaps, edible oils, detergents, shampoos, toothpaste and some packaged foods have increased
Kotak Institutional Equities said in a research report
For example, Hindustan Unilever hiked prices on select units of Dove, Hamam, Lifebuoy and Lux soaps
P&G raised the price of Tide Plus detergent
The move comes in the midst of volatile global commodity prices
Companies expect the inflationary cycle to improve by next quarter
