Daybreak Every summer in India is a race against AC shortage. This year will be no different
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Feb 17, 2025 India's air conditioning market is bracing for yet another scorching summer as demand skyrockets. Last year's heatwave led to a staggering 60% revenue increase for top manufacturers, yet supply chain issues loom large. Key components like compressors are still in short supply, risking a repeat of last year's inventory crisis. As projected sales could exceed 12 million units, the industry faces a daunting challenge, with manufacturers even resorting to expensive emergency shipments to keep up. Tune in for the inside scoop on this sweltering race against time!
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AC Shortage Anecdote
- Last year's heatwave caused AC demand to skyrocket, depleting inventories.
- Some manufacturers resorted to expensive airlifted shipments of essential components.
Limited Control Over Sales
- Indian AC makers aren't fully in control of their sales due to reliance on imported components.
- The government's push for local manufacturing hasn't fully solved the supply chain issues.
Compressor Bottleneck
- The AC industry's biggest challenge is the compressor, a crucial component.
- India doesn't produce enough compressors domestically, making them a major cost factor.