Mitsubishi Electric India performs groundbreaking ceremony for manufacturing plant in Chennai

Mitsubishi Electric India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, performed the Bhumi Pujan ceremony of their first-ever air conditioner and compressor manufacturing unit at Ponneri in Chennai on Wednesday.

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation plans to invest Rs 1,891 crore as 100% foreign direct investment towards the set-up of the AC and compressor manufacturing facility which will spread across a 52-acre plot.

The company said the factory will manufacture room air conditioners and compressors which will be developed as per the requirements and needs of the Indian market. It will also cater to the residential, light commercial, hospitality, educational, and other diverse sectors of the country.


Mass production of AC and compressors is set to start in October 2025 and it is estimated that the initial annual capacity will total up to 3,00,000 sets of room air conditioners and 6,50,000 compressors.

“The company envisions contributing to the local economy, creating job opportunities, and ensuring that our products and solutions continue to bring comfort and convenience to homes, businesses, and industries across the nation," Naohiko Hosokawa, director, and living environment division head, Mitsubishi Electric India said.

With over 100 years of experience, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognized player in the manufacture, marketing, and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation, and building equipment.