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Air purifier and mask sales surge as Delhi-NCR battles severe air pollution

With air pollution levels escalating to alarming levels in Delhi and the National Capital Region, the sale of air purifiers and masks have surged significantly, according to traders in the city. Delhi's air quality plummeted to the 'severe plus' category on Monday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to 484 its worst reading this season, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As Delhiites struggles to breathe, traders said the demand for air purifiers and masks have increased as many residents see the equipment as a necessity to safeguard their health. Vijendra Mohan, the owner of Air Expert India, a dealership in Indirapuram, said their air purifier sales have witnessed a significant increase after air pollution breached the 'severe' level. "Earlier, we used to sell around 20 purifiers a day, sometimes even over two days. Now, the numbers have doubled to 40 per day. Air purifiers have become essential for households, and I am receiving over 150 inquiries ..

Updated On: 18 Nov 2024 | 6:00 PM IST

Air purifier sales spike over 50% as air quality worsens in Delhi-NCR

Demand for air purifiers has witnessed a surge as air quality, especially in Delhi-NCR, dropped to hazardous levels, according to manufacturers of the product. Companies, including Kent RO Systems, Xiaomi, and LG Electronics India, said in the festive season, air purifiers sales grew up to 50 per cent as the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi and the adjoining moved towards an alarming level. Like the previous year, the appliance makers have witnessed growth in the last 2-3 weeks in sales and enquiries for air-purifiers and expect a further uptick with the increase in the AQI index in the coming weeks. Air purifier is a very small segment of the appliances market and its sales generally peaks in October and November, when the pollution level in North India, particularly Delhi NCR, and some other parts worsens due to stubble burning and Diwali celebrations. LG Electronics India Senior VP- Home Appliances Sanjay Chitkara said: As Delhi battles one of its worst pollution seasons yet, ..

Updated On: 04 Nov 2024 | 7:02 PM IST

Govt to verify air purifier claims amid pollution concerns in Delhi

The government on Tuesday announced plans to conduct market surveillance to verify claims made by air purifier manufacturers, amid rising concerns about pollution in Delhi and other major cities. This move comes in response to Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday accusing some companies of making false assertions about their products. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, addressing a media briefing on Tuesday, stated, "We will try to see through market surveillance and check if the claims are correct or not." Khare also mentioned that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has taken note of the issue and will examine compliance with existing quality control orders on air filters. The announcement follows Joshi's remarks at a World Standards Day event, where he expressed concern over misleading marketing tactics. "Air purifiers make such false claims... We see air purifiers and so much is written but nothing is there in it. There is just a fan in it, ye

Updated On: 15 Oct 2024 | 2:49 PM IST

Consumer affairs minister slams air purifier firms for false claims

Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday criticised air purifier manufacturers for making false claims about their products, and called for increased consumer awareness ahead of winter when air pollution worsens in Delhi due to crop stubble burning in neighbouring states. Addressing an event commemorating World Standards Day, Joshi expressed concern over misleading marketing tactics adopted by some air purifier companies. "Discussion on air pollution has begun. Looking at Air Quality Index (AQI) on mobiles, people out of fear, go and buy air purifiers. Air purifiers make such false claims. ...We see air purifiers and so much is written but nothing is there in it. There is just a fan in it, yet claims are still made," the minister stated. Joshi called for a collaborative approach involving the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the consumer affairs ministry and consumers to address the issue. While praising the BIS for their "exceptionally wonderful job" in recent years, the

Updated On: 14 Oct 2024 | 3:08 PM IST

Secure Connection launches Honeywell-branded air purifiers: Check details

The newly launched Air Touch V1 and Air Touch V5 air purifiers from Honeywell brand licensee Secure Connection are now available in India on the e-commerce platform Amazon at discounted prices

Updated On: 01 Oct 2024 | 2:54 PM IST

Kent RO Systems to enter US market, targets Rs 2,000 cr turnover in 3 yrs

Home-grown water purifier maker Kent RO System aims to enter the US market next fiscal and expand its appliances portfolio as it targets a Rs 2,000 crore turnover in the next three years, its Chairman & Managing Director Mahesh Gupta said. Besides, Kent RO Systems, which has invested Rs 500 crore on expansion in the last three years, has plans to invest Rs 300 crore more to set up a new fan manufacturing unit at Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, he said. The company, earlier known for water purifiers, is diversifying its portfolio and enhancing its presence in the appliances segment, especially small kitchen appliances. Gupta expects new categories to contribute half of the revenue in coming years. Over its foray into the US market, Gupta said Kent RO System has entered into a brand licensing agreement with Black & Decker. As part of that, it will manufacture and ship its range of water purifiers under the brand name of the Maryland US-based manufacturer. "We will be going .

Updated On: 21 Jan 2024 | 12:29 PM IST

Cars equipped with air purifiers become latest draw for buyers In metros

Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Pune, which have been affected by higher levels of air pollution, are witnessing a strong demand for air purifiers

Updated On: 10 Nov 2023 | 2:32 PM IST

Air purifier sales surge as air quality worsens in national capital

Air purifier makers are witnessing a sudden spike in sales and customer enquiries amid air quality worsening in the national capital and adjoining areas. The makers said they are receiving queries from Mumbai and some eastern parts of the country, alongside the New Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), where air quality levels have also gone down substantially. Companies such as Philips, Kent RO, Xiaomi, Daikin and Havells expect a further uptick in demand in the coming days, as they anticipate air quality to be impacted by other reasons as well as from construction activities, along with rising health consciousness among consumers. Air purifiers are a relatively new, small and niche segment in the home appliances space, whose demand picks up after Diwali. However, this year has seen an early surge in sales due to a sudden surge in air pollution levels, companies said. "In the past 4-5 days, we have witnessed a 15-20 per cent increase in demand, as people anticipated the need for a

Updated On: 03 Nov 2023 | 11:02 PM IST

Air pollution scare fuels purifier sales in India as winter sets in

The stores, which usually sell five to seven purifiers a day, sold 50 air purifiers in a single day, earlier this week

Updated On: 21 Oct 2023 | 12:03 AM IST

In season of pollution, here is what your air purifier needs to do

The device must clean up particulate matter, allergens and ultra-fine dust particles

Updated On: 11 Nov 2022 | 5:18 PM IST

Samsung launches AX32, AX46 air purifiers in India: Know price and features

The AX32 and AX46 are priced at Rs 12,990 and Rs 32,990, respectively. Both the Samsung air purifiers will be available on company's online shop, Samsung stores and select retail outlets

Updated On: 03 Nov 2022 | 4:51 PM IST

Indoor air purifiers: CADR to filter types, things to check while buying

From novelty, the air purifiers have become a necessity in view of the rising menace of air pollution. Below are few things to check while buying the air purifier for indoor use

Updated On: 01 Nov 2022 | 5:09 PM IST

Modicare Cuckoo Air Purifier review: Semi-smart with 3-stage filtration, UV

The Modicare Cuckoo (J1510FW) Air Purifier boasts lightweight design, three-stage air filtration system supported by ultraviolet LEDs, and touch controls

Updated On: 17 Oct 2022 | 12:50 PM IST

Delos partners Propstack to market air-purification system biz in India

US-based Delos, a wellness real estate and technology company, has tied up with realty data analytic firm Propstack for the promotion of an advanced air purification system in India.

Updated On: 21 Jun 2021 | 10:19 PM IST

Instead of gasping for breath, get yourself an air purifier this winter

The device is a boon especially for people with respiratory disorders

Updated On: 23 Nov 2020 | 11:34 AM IST

With worsening air quality, air purifier sales gain momentum in country

Air purifier makers are logging as much as 50 per cent rise in sale numbers and expecting the momentum to gain more traction during winters.

Updated On: 01 Nov 2020 | 4:58 PM IST

Livpure to launch two new products in water purifier segment in FY21

Livpure has also launched smart and energy-efficient air coolers and air conditioners

Updated On: 17 Feb 2020 | 8:10 PM IST

Air purifier: An investment in health where price point takes a backseat

Air quality impacts not just the lungs but other organs too, apart from devastating overall well-being. Choose an air purifier that specifically addresses the requirements of your living space

Updated On: 08 Dec 2019 | 9:24 PM IST

India's first residential air purification tower to come up in Bengaluru

Puravankara launches Purva Atmosphere which will have a 40 feet high tower to purify 32 million cubic metres of air per day

Updated On: 08 Dec 2019 | 8:14 AM IST

Air purifier, pollution mask sales spike as Delhi battles health emergency

While Hindware is expecting sale of its air purifiers to double this year, brands like Xiaomi, Blue Star and Daikin, too, are expecting significant rise in sales

Updated On: 25 Nov 2019 | 8:11 PM IST