Prices of TV sets to shoot up this quarter According to industry stakeholders and experts, the cost of open-cell display panels has risen significantly amid a global shortage of integrated circuits, and a general rise in prices of other raw materials.Premium 2 min read Share Via Read Full Story Prices of television sets are set to rise sharply this quarter and possibly beyond as companies battle an increase in component costs. The price rise threatens to derail the sector’s growth momentum of 2020 when people cooped indoors ordered new and bigger TVs for their homes. According to industry stakeholders and experts, the cost of open-cell display panels has risen significantly amid a global shortage of integrated circuits, and a general rise in prices of other raw materials. The industry is left with no choice but to pass on the burden to customers, they said.