MANUFACTURING
Blue Star Turns Up The Heat With AC Price Hikes, Bets Big On Data Centres
Air-conditioner major Blue Star expects retail prices of room air-conditioners to rise by as much as 13% this season as the company grapples with higher input costs and continuing global supply-chain uncertainties, even as it doubles down on high-growth opportunities in data centres, manufacturing and international OEM markets. Speaking during the company’s earnings call, Managing […]
CW Bureau
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May 12, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Carrier Breaks Ground On ₹1,000-Cr Facility At Sri City In Andhra Pradesh
Carrier Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Ltd, the Indian arm of Carrier Global Corporation, has commenced construction of a ₹1,000 crore manufacturing facility at Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. This marks the company’s first manufacturing unit in Southern India and signals a significant step in expanding its domestic footprint. High-profile ceremony underlines strategic importanceThe groundbreaking ceremony was […]
CW Bureau
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May 6, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Japan’s Sharp Targets Up To 3% Share In Indian AC Market In 5 Years
Japan’s SHARP Corporation aims to capture a 2–3% share of the Indian air conditioner market over the next five years by expanding its product portfolio and strengthening its distribution network across the country. As part of its expansion strategy, the MNC, through its Indian arm SHARP Business Systems (India) Pvt. Ltd has entered into a […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 24, 2026
