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Indian Firms Fear Rising Energy Costs More Than Global Peers, Says McKinsey
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 07 Oct 2026, 06:38 AM
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A McKinsey survey reveals that Indian businesses are more worried about the impact of climbing energy prices than companies worldwide.
McKinsey & Co. has released a new report indicating that Indian firms are more concerned about the rising cost of energy than their counterparts around the world. The consulting giant surveyed a broad spectrum of businesses across India, comparing their concerns with a global cohort.
The findings suggest that the impact of higher energy prices is a top priority for Indian companies, especially those in manufacturing, logistics and heavy industry. While the report does not provide specific percentages, it highlights a heightened sensitivity to energy cost volatility.
Industry analysts say that the increased worry could translate into higher operational costs, tighter margins, and a push for energy efficiency measures. Companies are reportedly exploring alternative energy sources and cost‑saving technologies to mitigate the risk.
McKinsey’s analysis underscores the importance of energy pricing as a key risk factor for Indian businesses, a trend that may influence investment decisions and policy discussions in the coming months.
The findings suggest that the impact of higher energy prices is a top priority for Indian companies, especially those in manufacturing, logistics and heavy industry. While the report does not provide specific percentages, it highlights a heightened sensitivity to energy cost volatility.
Industry analysts say that the increased worry could translate into higher operational costs, tighter margins, and a push for energy efficiency measures. Companies are reportedly exploring alternative energy sources and cost‑saving technologies to mitigate the risk.
McKinsey’s analysis underscores the importance of energy pricing as a key risk factor for Indian businesses, a trend that may influence investment decisions and policy discussions in the coming months.