New Delhi, March 11 -- Rising tensions between the US and Iran have pushed global energy prices higher, bringing ceramic tile manufacturers under pressure. The industry that relies heavily on fuels such as natural gas and propane to fire kilns at high temperatures during the tile-making process feels the pinch of any spike in these fuel prices, which quickly feed into production costs.

In 2026, year-to-date, natural gas and propane prices have increased by 8.3% and 18.7%, respectively.

Power and fuel accounted for about 16% of Somany Ceramics' consolidated expenses and 12% of Asian Granito's in the December quarter.

Kajaria and Somany are the biggest players by volume among the listed tile makers.

India's ceramic tiles market reached ...