AC Manufacturers Wary as Unseasonal Rain Threatens Early Summer Sales
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AC Makers Cautious: Unusual Rain, Price Hikes Threaten Early Summer Demand
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News18•22-03-2026, 14:00
AC Makers Cautious: Unusual Rain, Price Hikes Threaten Early Summer Demand
•Unusual rainfall due to western disturbances may disrupt early summer AC sales, a key demand driver.
•Industry faces jitters from recent price hikes and rising raw material costs (plastics) due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
•Limited LPG supply impacting production, with potential 20-30% cut for RACs if situation persists.
•Godrej expects a 5-10% price hike from April 1, 2026, citing oil and plastic price increases.
•Despite concerns, manufacturers hope for demand recovery with rising temperatures in April, anticipating stiff competition after negative growth in 2025.
