air conditioning

Kolkata, April 9 Blue Star Limited, a major player in air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration, expects around 20 per cent growth in sales volume and about 25 per cent revenue growth this year, its managing director B Thiagarajan said on Thursday.He said the air-conditioning industry is...

New Delhi, April 7 Helium Smart Air, a direct-to-consumer brand offering residential air conditioners, announced on Tuesday that it has raised USD 2 million in a seed funding round from India Quotient.The funds will be used to scale product development, research and development, and...

New Delhi, April 7 The Ministry of Environment has asked state- and central-level bodies involved in granting environmental clearances not to approve any new or additional hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) production projects after December 31, 2027.Having ratified the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal...

New Delhi, April 7 This summer season will be challenging for the room air-conditioner industry, as it faces several challenges, including rising input costs due to the West Asia crisis and delayed hot weather conditions amid incessant rains, said Blue Star Managing Director B Thiagarajan...

Colombo, March 31 Sri Lanka has decided to increase electricity prices, effective April 1, the power authorities said.The Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), KPL Chandralal, said on Monday that the state-owned electricity entity, the Ceylon Electricity Board...

March 25, New Delhi – Sri Lanka has ordered the shutdown of street lights, neon signs, and billboard lighting as part of efforts to reduce energy consumption by 25 percent and address supply shortages.Government spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa said that all state institutions have been directed...

Mumbai, March 24 Actress Richa Chadha has raised questions about the need for glass buildings in a tropical country like India.The 'Fukrey' actress pointed out that these glass buildings end up creating the greenhouse effect, leading to more heat.Richa further shared that due to the heat, it...

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a leading air conditioning company to support startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs across the country. Speaking on the occasion, Joint Secretary of DPIIT, Sanjiv Singh, said...

Indore, March 13 Daikin India aims to increase its annual room air conditioner (AC) manufacturing capacity in the country from the current level of 30 lakh units to 40 lakh units by 2030, a senior executive of the company said on Friday.The Indian arm of the Japanese firm, a leading player in...

As the mercury rises, leading air conditioner manufacturers are increasing prices by 5-15% to offset rising raw material costs and supply chain expenses.These price hikes, occurring between February and April, coincide with the peak summer season, typically characterized by increased demand...