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For the first time in 14 years, the price of a #matchbox is being raised from Rs. 1 to Rs. 2 per unit.
But what’s behind the sudden price hike?
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But what’s behind the sudden price hike?
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Let’s get straight to the math. It takes about 14 raw materials to make matchboxes and as it turns out, these costs are spiraling out of control.
Per Kg costs:
~Red phosphorus Rs. 425 -Rs.810
~Wax Rs. 58 - Rs. 80
~Outer box board Rs.36 - Rs.55
~Inner box board Rs.32 - Rs.58
Per Kg costs:
~Red phosphorus Rs. 425 -Rs.810
~Wax Rs. 58 - Rs. 80
~Outer box board Rs.36 - Rs.55
~Inner box board Rs.32 - Rs.58
Then there’s the surging price of paper, sulfur, potassium chlorate.
Who knew making a matchbox takes that much chemistry, right?
Who knew making a matchbox takes that much chemistry, right?
