Air conditioning systems comprise the largest share of total HVAC system demand globally. Growing urbanization is fueling the construction of retail, hospitality and commercial properties and, in turn, expanding the market for air conditioning systems in India.

Vaccine for COVID-19 requires negative temperature of -30% & more, So companies in this sector are trying to get first advantageous move by developing refrigeration systems to transport such highly perishable life saving drugs & Vaccines.

Sudden spurt in mercury levels in the country have increased month-on-month sales for most manufacturers. The market is mainly driven by the increasing demand of air conditioners in residential and commercial areas. Most of the current market for air conditioning systems is concentrated in Tier-I and Tier-II cities where construction activity is the highest. As a result of the growing momentum towards smart cities, it is expected that the demand for air conditioning systems will continue to grow.

Air Conditioning manufactures are betting high on Institutional sales for their Products. Commercial retail, rental-business again showing some positive activities will have added advantage to this sector.

Air conditioning industry in India consists of a range of product categories such as central plant systems, VRF systems, packaged/ducted systems as well as room air conditioners. Room air conditioners account for more than 50% of the market, followed by central plant systems. The AC business is split into multiple segments: Room air-conditioners that are sold through multi-brand retailers and dedicated dealerships; Variable Refrigerant Volume (VRV) and duct ACs, which are used in commercial spaces such as offices and restaurants; and chillers for large building projects like airports and shopping malls.

Road Ahead

With lot of Infrastructure development like Smart cities, Railwagons, Airports, Ship Building, etc…The sales of this Industry would grow. We expect the growth rate of 8-10% for this industry.

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