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Room air-conditioner volumes grew more than 40% year-on-year in May, while overall industry value growth was estimated at 25-30%.

India

Who
PG Electroplast, Blue Star, Voltas, Havells India, Jefferies, India Meteorological Department, Vikas Gupta, B Thiagarajan
What
Room air-conditioner volumes grew more than 40% year-on-year in May, while overall industry value growth was estimated at 25-30%.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:35:09 GMT · 1h 23m ago
Where
India ·
Why
Expectations of a prolonged summer and a weaker-than-normal monsoon boosted sentiment around cooling-product demand.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

A strong rise in demand for air conditioners in India due to weather forecasts is driving significant growth for manufacturers, though rising raw material costs are challenging profitability.

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