In a cool room with curtains drawnEscape the summer sun's intensity by stepping into a cool, air-conditioned room. Heavy curtains block the harsh light, creating a peaceful ...
21 May, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
'Fuel that should drive urban planning': Anand Mahindra praises Jodhpur's 'zero-AC' cooling shelter that remains 8°C cooler even in 50°C heat. Know all about this innovationJodhpur has developed a net-zero cooling shelter under its Heat Action Plan to help people cope with rising heatwaves without relying on tr...
15 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
‘Indians turn ACs on only when needed’: US mom living in India explains biggest difference in cooling the room vs houseAn American woman living in India highlighted contrasting air conditioning habits. Indian homes typically use single-room ACs, switched on ...
15 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Luxury Haj packages gain popularity among wealthy pilgrimsWealthy Haj pilgrims are increasingly opting for luxury Haj packages that offer five-star hotels near Haram Sharif, premium transport, upgr...
10 May, 2026, 01.44 PM IST
Tactical investing: 6 stocks for your watchlist as the Gulf rebuild approaches; 4 with positive upside potential of up to 25%Peace is something that has eluded West Asia a long time. For old Gulf watchers, statements and counter-statements of the kind seen in the ...
19 Apr, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Daikin Industries to invest Rs 1,000 crore in India for global R&D centreDaikin Industries is set to channel a monumental one thousand crore rupees into India to launch its first global R&D hub beyond Japan. This...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Blue Star braces for a slow summer startThe room air-conditioner industry anticipates a challenging summer. Rising costs from global events and delayed heat are impacting sales. D...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Can Heating Fewer Rooms Increase Energy Use?Heating only rooms in use might not reduce energy bills. Scientific research shows this strategy can sometimes increase consumption. Heat l...
02 Apr, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Didi load sheddings, forget don blackoutsIn another theatre of war, forcesof darkness have been spotted
24 Mar, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Daikin India looks to expand in North markets, opens new office in ChandigarhDaikin Airconditioning India inaugurated its new Chandigarh office, signaling an aggressive expansion in Punjab and Haryana. With a Rs 2,80...
17 Jul, 2025, 10.04 PM IST
Empty flat? Your next tenant could be OyoWondering what to do with your flat that's lying vacant? Hotel aggregator OYO may be able to help.
05 Sep, 2017, 11.09 AM IST
Daikin India eyes 25% growth in turnover this fiscalDaikin Airconditioning India is looking at a 25 per cent growth in its business in the current financial year.
14 May, 2014, 05.18 PM IST
- Blue Star plans new plant in South, likely to invest Rs 175 crore
India's room air-conditioning market is pegged at Rs 6,500 crore. The industry has witnessed negative growth in the last two years by five ...
10 Feb, 2013, 02.44 PM IST
- Purple movie town comes up near Kolkata
The amenities of the movie town include four technically advanced and accessible air-conditioned 0% acoustically built film studio floors 3...
19 Jun, 2012, 06.37 PM IST
- Blue Star to aggressively focus on room AC segment
Blue Star plans to aggressively focus on the room air-conditioners segment this calendar year and is eyeing a market share of 9 per cent by...
25 Jan, 2012, 04.49 PM IST
- Service tax relief for food served in hotel rooms
The CBEC said the VAT is excluded from the total taxable value. Similarly, the luxury tax would be excluded in case of short-term accommoda...
11 May, 2011, 03.24 AM IST
- Blue Star to foray into residential segment this summer
The room airconditioning segment is poised to grow to Rs 13,700-crore by FY 14 from the Rs 5,000-crore in FY 10.
21 Jan, 2011, 07.45 PM IST