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AC Prices to Soar 5-15% in India: Voltas, LG, Blue Star Announce Hikes Before Summer 2026
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Summer Shock: AC Prices Skyrocket 5-15% Ahead of Peak Demand; Middle Class Hit Hard.
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News18
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10-03-2026, 18:54
Summer Shock: AC Prices Skyrocket 5-15% Ahead of Peak Demand; Middle Class Hit Hard.
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AC prices are set to increase by 5-15% between February and April, impacting common and middle-class consumers.
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Leading brands like Voltas, Daikin, Blue Star, and LG have confirmed these significant price hikes.
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Reasons include soaring raw material costs (copper), increased transportation expenses, a weakening rupee, and new energy efficiency regulations.
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Daikin plans to raise prices by up to 12% from April, while Blue Star already increased by 8-10% in mid-February.
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Despite the increases, record AC sales are anticipated due to severe heat warnings and high demand for energy-efficient 5-star models.
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