The Economic Times

Steel utensils, cookers, non-stick cookware all costlier in June as metal prices climb; firm trend seen till Q3

The price of kitchen utensils saw a notable uptick in June, driven by escalating global metal costs. Specifically, inflation for stainless steel utensils escalated to 7.1 percent compared to last year. Pressure cooker prices climbed by 4.7 percent, while other metal utensils faced a 4.8 percent increase. With stainless steel prices likely to stabilize until September, consumers may find more advantageous buying opportunities in 2026 as conditions improve.