Compressor shortage seems well managed

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10 Mar 2025 | 5 Min Read

RAC industry sees strong start to summer season in CY25.

Shortage of high-value intermediaries compressors and copper faced in 3QFY25.

Industry seeks extension of BIS certifications for certain suppliers.

Indian RAC industry's compressor requirement is 1.05x to 1.1x of AC demand.

Imports from countries like Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand used to handle compressor shortage.

Voltas plans capacity expansion at Sri City and achieved backward integration.