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price-sensitive

British  

adjective

  1. likely to affect the price of property, esp shares and securities

    price-sensitive information

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Verma notes that there has been an increasing proclivity to reduce subsidies, which may not necessarily be a good idea in a price-sensitive country like India.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“Consumers have become increasingly selective and price-sensitive, actively pivoting away from traditional mid-market chains in favor of discount retailers and value-oriented brands,” Placer.ai said in a report this month.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

While sectors supported by government policies such as power grids and renewables remain steady, more price-sensitive industries are showing signs of fatigue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“Neo reinforces Apple’s flywheel effect by bringing more price-sensitive consumers into the Mac ecosystem, deepening cross-device engagement through iPhone integration features like Handoff that could ultimately drive incremental hardware and services monetization,” Daryanani wrote.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

They show that price-sensitive demand emerges quickly when volatility forces prices lower.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026