Air Conditioner Market

Danfoss, a leader in heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and compressors has set a target to progressively ramp up local manufacturing capabilities over the next five years, supporting the Centre's Make in India campaign, the company said on Tuesday. Danfoss India, a subsidiary of Denmark-based Danfoss, earlier this year committed to a Rs 500 crore investment aimed at developing local manufacturing for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-conditioning), and refrigeration compressors and controls. As the country's heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration sector continues to expand rapidly, Danfoss management's decision to support its customers through increased localisation and the addition of new product lines for compressors, heat exchangers, and controls will help bring world-class Danfoss solutions to the Indian market, the company said. "India is a key pillar in our global strategy, and we are committed to driving growth and sustainable innovation in the regio

Air-conditioner maker Blue Star Ltd on Wednesday said Oman's WJ Towell & Co LLC has increased claim to Rs 461.74 crore from it in their ongoing arbitration proceedings at International Chamber of Commerce. In April this year WJ Towell & Co LLC (WJT) had filed arbitration proceedings against Blue Star with International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) claiming OMR 103,18,000 (approximately Rs 223.6 crore) plus an interest of 7 per cent on the total claim amount, the company said in a regulatory filing. "In the statement of claim received by the company on October 1, 2024, the claim amount has been revised to OMR 2,11,80,748 (approximately Rs 461.74 crore) plus interest of 7 per cent on the total claim amount," it added. "The company reiterates that the claims filed by WJT are frivolous, unsubstantiated, premised on fundamental factual misstatements and contrary to the overwhelming facts and evidence," Blue Star said. Based on its assessment, the company said the claims made by WJT ...

According to recent regulatory filings by Daikin Airconditioning India with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), this capital was provided in two phases: Rs 600 crore in June and Rs 800 crore in August

With its rising middle class, India is one of the world's fastest-growing markets for air conditioners, set to surpass the US to become the second-largest behind China by 2036, according to IEA

In the April-June quarter, Blue Star's revenue from electro-mechanical projects, commercial air conditioning systems, services and international business grew by 9.5 per cent

Air conditioning maker and engineering services provider Voltas Ltd on Monday reported an over two-fold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 335 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2024, led by a "significant volume growth" from its room AC business. Besides, the Tata Group firm also achieved the "milestone" of one million units of AC sales in Q1 FY25" and its total income crossed Rs 5,000-crore mark in the June quarter. It had posted a consolidated net profit of Rs 129.42 crore in the April-June period a year ago, The company said in a regulatory filing. Voltas' revenue from operations was up 46.46 per cent in the June quarter. It was at Rs 3,359.86 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Total expenses of Voltas increased 41.44 per cent to Rs 4,520.40 crore in the June quarter of FY25. Voltas' total income in the June quarter was up 45.81 per cent to Rs 5,001.27 crore. In the first quarter of this financial year, Voltas' revenue from "unitary cooling products for

The air-conditioning industry, valued at around Rs 27,500 crore (USD 3.3 billion), is likely to double in the next four years, Blue Star has said in its annual report. The Indian HVAC&R (heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigerating) is poised for exponential growth, said Blue Star Chairman & Managing Director Vir S Advani. This growth would be driven by factors such as low penetration of room ACs and the burgeoning middle-class consumers with high disposable incomes, especially from smaller Tier III, IV & V markets. The Indian The overall AC industry (both residential and commercial), currently valued at around Rs 27,500 crore, is likely to double in the next four years, Advani said in his address to the company's shareholders in the annual report for 2023-24. The company is optimistic about its future business outlook, given the changing weather pattern, resulting in hotter summers coupled with a new and resilient product portfolio in residential and ...

The India room air-conditioners (RAC) market is likely to grow at a healthy CAGR of 12 per cent to reach Rs 50,000 crore by FY 2028-29, Tata group firm Voltas said in its latest annual report. The competition in the Indian RAC market has "intensified" with the presence of homegrown and leading foreign players, said Voltas, a market leader in the segment. Moreover, the competitive "intensity is going to increase" further in the near future, the company said while discussing challenges and opportunities. Factors like increasingly hot summers, rising disposable incomes, and the quest for a better lifestyle with easy access to consumer finance are likely to drive growth for this room air-conditioner segment. "The Indian RAC market is expected to grow at a healthy CAGR of 12 per cent to reach a figure of Rs 50,000 crores by 2028-29," said Voltas. Voltas sold over 2 million AC units in 2023-24, which, according to the company, was the highest number of ACs ever sold by any brand in a si

The investment will help the co to increase production capacity to 15 lakh units per annum at both plants. It currently produces 9 lakh units at its Ghiloth plant and 11.2 lakh units at Sricity plant

Air conditioner and commercial refrigeration system maker Blue Star Ltd on Thursday reported a 29 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 159.71 crore for the fourth quarter of 2023-24. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 225.29 crore in the January-March quarter of FY2022-23, a regulatory filing showed. Blue Star's total income increased to Rs 3,340.16 crore in the quarter under review from Rs 2,830.48 crore in the January-March period of the previous fiscal. Its total expenses were also higher at Rs 3,126.38 crore in the fourth quarter of 2023-24, compared with Rs 2,485.46 crore in the corresponding period last year. "The company has reported Revenue from Operations of Rs 9,685.36 crore for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to Rs 7,977.32 crore during FY23, representing growth of 21.4 per cent," Blue Star Ltd stated. It further informed that the net profit for the year was Rs 414.31 crore compared to Rs 400.69 crore in FY23. During the previous year, t

Installation times of air-conditioners are stretching to two weeks in certain areas, as sales have surged up to three times compared to the previous year

India's government last year rolled out incentives for green energy transition, with an aim to have 500 GW of installed capacity through non-fossil fuel sources by 2030

Cooling systems providers are one of the main beneficiaries of summer, with the season contributing up to 60% of their annual revenue

Commercial air-conditioning (AC) market holds "significant promise" and is witnessing growth, driven by rapid urbanisation, infrastructural development and growing emphasis on comfort in commercial spaces, said Sunil Vachani, president of electronics and appliances manufacturers' body CEAMA. The commercialC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) segment is witnessing a shift with its wide array of applications, with infrastructure growth including offices, retail spaces, healthcare facilities, hospitality establishments, and educational institutions, said the president of Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA). Moreover, factors such as increasing awareness of indoor air quality, sustainability mandates, and the integration of IoT (internet of things) and building automation systems are also reshaping the commercialC landscape, offering avenues for innovation and market expansion, he said. "In terms of growth potential, the commercialC segment ..

Homegrown cooling products maker Blue Star on Tuesday said it expects up to 25 per cent growth in sales of residential AC in the June quarter, the period which accounts for the highest number of sales due to the temperature rise and heat wave. The company has already witnessed up to a 40 per cent year-on-year increase in sales of AC in March from the Southern region, where sales of cooling products start early, Blue Star Managing Director B Thiagarajan said. "Our goal is to reach the market share of 15 per cent in FY25. So we are working towards that, we have another 11 months to go," Thiagarajan said. To woo customers in its fold, Blue Star, which launched a new range of over 100 affordable and premium models of AC on Tuesday, plans to invest over Rs 40 crore in advertising during the summer season. Blue Star is witnessing a significant demand coming from the burgeoning middle-class consumers with higher disposable incomes and the category becoming more of a necessity than a ...

Leading residential air conditioner maker Voltas on Sunday said it has recorded a 35 per cent sales growth to over two million units in FY24, becoming the first company in the domestic market to cross this mark. The performance was attributed to a consistent demand for cooling products during the year, coupled with a strong offline and online distribution network, and new innovative launches, the Tata Group firm said in a statement. "The company achieved over 2 million AC units during this fiscal 2023-24, the highest ever sale of ACs by any brand in a financial year in India, with a volume growth of 35 per cent," it added. With these landmark sales, Voltas is "the first ever brand to achieve this extraordinary milestone in the Air Conditioning industry in India", it said. The Indian residential AC market is estimated to be around 10 million units in FY24 and is expected to grow to 11.5 million units this year. Even during the March quarter, when sales of compressor-based cooling .

Sale of air conditioners has seen a relatively slow start, contrary to expectations, but manufacturers remain confident of registering double-digit growth to cross the 11.5 million unit sales-mark this year. Leading players in the AC industry said "favourable weather forecast of a scorching summer" and increase in disposable income are likely to push up sales. Top manufacturers such as Daikin, Panasonic, LG Electronics, Blue Star, Godrej Appliances and Lloyd, expect up to 25 per cent growth this year, along with a substantial contribution from tier-III towns and smaller centres, which are emerging as promising markets for the category. Sale of energy-efficient 5-star inverter-technology-based models will have a higher contribution from metro cities and other big markets, while affordable 3-star ACs will continue to dominate the semi-urban and rural markets, they said. Brands have already introduced a new lineup with smart features such as IoT, energy-efficient models with low ...

'Rural markets key growth driver, contributing to 65% sales'

The heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) sector is poised for an unprecedented growth due to increased demand in the coming years on the back of the government's focus on infrastructure investment, say industry players. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the annual budget for the 2024-25 financial year has allocated Rs 11.11 lakh crore for infrastructure. Industry stakeholders shared their views during the 23rd edition of ACREX India. The three-day event, being held at Greater Noida, has been organised by industry body ISHRAE and Informa Markets India. "As we observe the remarkable growth trajectory of theC industry and the significant strides achieved through initiatives like the Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) programme, ACREX India emerges as a symbol of opportunity and progress," ISHRAE President Yogesh Thakkar said. "With the substantial government investment of USD 1.45 trillion in infrastructure projects over the next five years, we stand on the brin

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) market, along with intelligent building solutions, is projected to reach Rs 1,78,000 crore (or USD 21.5 billion) in India by 2028, according to industry estimates. The estimates were shared by Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) on Tuesday ahead of the 23rd edition of ACREX India, a dedicated industry event being organised in collaboration with Informa Markets India, at Greater Noida from February 15-17. "Being the largest exhibition in South Asia dedicated to air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and intelligent buildings, ACREX India will focus on the growth of the HVAC manufacturing sector in India, projected to reach USD 21.5 billion (Rs 1,78,000 crore) by 2028," as per a statement. The three-day expo will feature over 500 exhibitors from 40 countries, including Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, ...