“AC bill too high even at 24°C?”: Expert reveals how to run air conditioner with up to 30% lower power consumptionEnergy auditor says AC electricity bills can be reduced by up to 30% through a combination of simple habits, low-cost upgrades, and regular...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Heatwave drives surge in cold drink sales, AC and fridge demand stays weakIndia's scorching heatwave has boosted sales of soft drinks, ice-creams and dairy beverages, while higher prices and weak consumer sentimen...
26 May, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Holding stocks is harder than finding them: 10 mid- and small-caps stocks that may be worth holding on toHolding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...
17 May, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
Curbs on compressor imports could hit supply of ACs & refrigerators, warn companiesThe concern follows a May 8 order by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which links compressor imports in...
16 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
West Asia Conflict: Supply chain woes hit smaller brands harder amid inflationAmid ongoing supply chain challenges and the burden of rising operational costs, smaller consumer goods players are feeling the squeeze. Th...
08 May, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
How to Clean Air Conditioner Filters Before They Hurt Cooling EfficiencyA clogged air conditioner filter significantly hinders cooling efficiency, forcing the unit to work harder and increasing energy bills. Reg...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Retailers face AC shortage as heatwave boosts demandIntense heatwaves have driven a sharp rise in air-conditioner sales. This surge, following lower production in March, has created significa...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.27 PM IST
Final batch of two 3,300 HP locomotives manufactured by BLW reach MozambiqueIndian Railways has successfully completed its order of 10 locomotives to Mozambique, with the final two 3,300 HP diesel-electric locomotiv...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
India's EV boom outpaces charging infrastructure, tests network limitsThe electric vehicle revolution in India is gaining traction, with an impressive uptick in consumer interest, but there's a catch: charging...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.00 AM IST
Coming soon: Price hike round 3 in four months for durablesConsumers face another price hike on electronics like ACs, TVs, and smartphones by end April. This marks the third increase in four months....
18 Apr, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Startups spot a cool opening as ACs become everyday needAir-conditioners are becoming an essential purchase in India, attracting startups like Helium and Optimist into a market long dominated by ...
15 Apr, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Eye Drop recall alert: A tiny label detail could put 30,00,000 people at risk. How to know if you used it and what to do next?3 million eye drops recalled: A pharmaceutical company in California, US is voluntarily recalling more than three million bottles of eye dr...
09 Apr, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
D2C air conditioner startup Helium raises $2 million from India QuotientThe D2C startup will initially deploy the fresh funds to scale manufacturing, build inventory, and strengthen go-to-market efforts before s...
07 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
LG records hot sales as it sells 1 million ACs in CYQ1; Co to expand Sri City plantLG Electronics India achieved a record start to the summer season selling over one million air conditioners in the January-March quarter of...
02 Apr, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
India’s AC industry braces for supply disruptions as LPG, petrochemical shortages emerge amid West Asia conflictWith the summer season just around the corner, air conditioner manufacturing is encountering significant roadblocks. Insufficient supplies ...
17 Mar, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
Govt sets a cool exports target for AC makersThe government is pushing air conditioner manufacturers to significantly increase exports. This follows the Production Linked Incentive sch...
29 May, 2025, 11.38 PM IST
Blue Star plans to set up unit in South India for Rs 150 croreAir-conditioner manufacturer Blue Star is planning to set up a unit in South India at an expected investment of Rs 150 crore by December 20...
23 Mar, 2015, 07.41 PM IST