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Price Indexation

Price indexation is the practice of linking a contract's prices to a published index so they adjust automatically as that index rises or falls.

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Indexation ties price changes to an objective, external reference — such as a producer price index, a commodity benchmark or an inflation measure — instead of leaving increases to negotiation each time. Because both parties can verify the index, adjustments become transparent and less contentious, which is why indexation is common in multi-year supply and services contracts.

The choice of index matters: it should genuinely reflect the cost drivers of the goods or service, and the contract should state the base date, the adjustment frequency and any cap or collar. A poorly matched index can move for reasons unrelated to the supplier's actual costs, so buyers select and test the reference carefully before agreeing to it.

Frequently asked questions

What is price indexation?
Price indexation links a contract's prices to a published index, so they adjust automatically and transparently as that index rises or falls over the contract term.
How do you choose the right index?
Pick an index that genuinely reflects the underlying cost drivers of the goods or service, and define the base date, adjustment frequency and any caps so changes stay fair and predictable.

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Supplier price index (Malaysia)

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