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India air conditioner market is expected to reach USD 13.01 Billion by 2030F, growing at a CAGR of 17.33% during the forecast period. The India air conditioner market is mainly driven by increasing demand from the industrial sector, rising GDP, growing per capita income, the surge in sales through e-commerce, etc.

Due to the strengthening of the increasing household sector, the rising construction of new housing societies, and the establishment of SMEs, residential air conditioners dominate the AC market share across all segments. Furthermore, an increase in the number of construction projects across metro and tier-2 cities will drive up demand for air conditioners in the coming years.

In terms of market segmentation by residential type, split ACs held the largest share of the room air conditioner market in terms of revenue and volume share in 2021, owing to changing consumer preferences toward adopting energy-efficient products and their rising adoption in residential and SME segments.

The market's expected growth can be attributed to the strong growth from the residential sector, which is the primary end-user of air conditioners. Due to improved livelihoods among Indian consumers, air conditioners are highly demanded in the residential industry. In addition, the rising commercial sector, another major end-user of air conditioners, has seen strong growth in the last decade.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the production and manufacturing of air conditioners were affected. As a result of the lockdown, both demand and supply in the air-conditioners market declined significantly with the halt in the production activity, negatively impacting market growth for a short period.

Smaller Cities Drives the Market Growth

Increasing demand from small cities, particularly those with a population of less than one million people, contributes to a significant share of air conditioner sales in India. Air conditioners are in high demand in Patna, Lucknow, Kanpur, Indore, Mangalore, and Visakhapatnam.

Daikin and Voltas, two central air conditioning companies, have begun to invest in these cities. Furthermore, LG and Voltas may see increased sales of air conditioners in tier II and III cities in the coming years.

Rising Standards of Livelihoods is Fueling the Market Growth

With the growing income level, India's improving living standards and increasing variety of offers and discounts influence the demand for air conditioners within the Indian market. To cater to the national need, companies such as Daikin, Panasonic, Hitachi, Voltas, Blue Star, Havells, and Syska are among the companies that have applied to manufacture key air conditioner components.

Furthermore, companies are also offering their products on equated monthly installments (EMI) to make them more affordable for customers of all income levels. Such factors are expected to influence the increase in air conditioner sales in India.

Increasing Innovations in Air Conditioner Market Growth

Manufacturers are working on product innovation to meet the demand for energy savings. Companies such as LG have introduced window inverter air conditioners that use Dual Inverter technology and consume significantly less energy than traditional air conditioners.

Furthermore, due to the highly competitive market environment, manufacturers are working to provide features such as seamless Wi-Fi connectivity and inverter-based air conditioners, which are expected to drive growth in the India air conditioners market in the coming years.

India Air Conditioners Market

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Market Segmentation

The India air condition market is segmented based on product type, end user, region, and competitional landscape.

Based on product type, the market is categorized by Splits, Windows, VRF, HVAC Chillers and others, including Medium & Large Size Split Air Conditioners, Single Packaged Type Air Conditioner, Floor Standing Air Conditioner, Cube Air Conditioner, Cassette Air Conditioners, etc.

Based on end use, the market is segmented into residential, commercial/industrial. The market analysis also studies the regional segmentation to devise regional market segmentation, divided among north, west, south, and east regions.

Company Profiles

Voltas Limited, Daikin Airconditioning India Private Limited, Blue Star Limited, LG Electronics India Private Limited, Samsung India Electronics Private Limited, Haier Appliances India Pvt. Ltd, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited, Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., Havells India Limited, Carrier Midea Private Limited, and others are among the major market players in the air conditioner industry that led the market growth of the India air conditioner market. 

Report Scope:

In this report, India Air Conditioner market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

  • India Air Conditioner Market, By Product Type:
    • Splits 
    • Windows
    • VRF
    • HVAC Chillers
    • Other .
  • India Air Conditioner Market, By End Use:
    • Residential
    • Commercial/Industrial
  • India Air Conditioner Market, By Distribution Channel:
    • Multi-branded Stores
    • Supermarkets & Hypermarkets
    • Exclusive Stores
    • Online

  • India Air Conditioner Market, By Region:
    • North
    • West
    • South
    • East

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in India air conditioner market.

Available Customizations:

With the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company’s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Company Information

  • Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
Table of content

Table of content

1.    Introduction

1.1.  Product Overview

1.2.  Key Highlights of the Report

1.3.  Market Coverage

1.4.  Market Segments Covered

1.5.  Research Tenure Considered

2.    Research Methodology

2.1.  Methodology Landscape

2.2.  Objective of the Study

2.3.  Baseline Methodology

2.4.  Formulation of the Scope

2.5.  Assumptions and Limitations

2.6.  Sources of Research

2.7.  Approach for the Market Study

2.8.  Methodology Followed for Calculation of Market Size & Market Shares

2.9.  Forecasting Methodology

3.    Executive Summary

3.1.  Overview of the Market

3.2.  Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3.  Overview of Key Market Players

3.4.  Overview of Key Regions

3.5.  Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends

4.    Voice of Customer

4.1.  Factor Influencing Purchase Decisions

4.2.  Source of Information

4.3.  Brand Awareness

5.    India Air Conditioner Market Outlook

5.1.  Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1.  By Value & Volume

5.2.  Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1.  By Product Type (Splits, VRF, Windows, HVAC Chillers, Others)

5.2.2.  By End Use (Residential, Commercial/Industrial)

5.2.3.  By Distribution Channel (Multi-Branded Stores, Supermarkets & Hypermarkets, Exclusive Stores, Online, Others),

5.2.4.  By Region

5.2.5.  By Company

5.3.  Market Map

6.    India Splits Air Conditioner Market Outlook

6.1.  Market Size & Forecast 

6.1.1. By Value & Volume

6.2.  Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By End Use

6.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7.    India Window Air Conditioner Market Outlook

7.1.  Market Size & Forecast 

7.1.1. By Value & Volume

7.2.  Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By End Use

7.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8.    India VRF Air Conditioner Market Outlook

8.1.  Market Size & Forecast 

8.1.1. By Value & Volume

8.2.  Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By End Use

8.2.2. By Distribution Channel

9.    India HVAC Chillers Air Conditioner Market Outlook

9.1.  Market Size & Forecast 

9.1.1. By Value & Volume

9.2.  Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By End Use

9.2.2. By Distribution Channel

10. Market Dynamics

10.1.  Drivers

10.2.  Challenges

11. Market Trends & Developments

11.1.  Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

11.2.  Product Launches (If Any)

11.3.  Recent Developments

12. Policy & Regulatory Landscape

13. SWOT Analysis

13.1.  Strengths

13.2.  Weaknesses

13.3.  Opportunities

13.4.  Threats

14. India Economic Profile

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1.     Company Profiles

15.1.1. Voltas Limited

15.1.1.1.   Business Overview

15.1.1.2.   Company Snapshot

15.1.1.3.   Products & Services

15.1.1.4.   Financials (As Per Availability)

15.1.1.5.   Key Market Focus & Geographical Presence

15.1.1.6.   Recent Developments

15.1.1.7.   Key Management Personnel

15.1.2. Daikin Airconditioning India Private Limited

15.1.3. Blue Star Limited

15.1.4. LG Electronics India Private Limited

15.1.5. Samsung India Electronics Private Limited

15.1.6. Haier Appliances India Pvt. Ltd

15.1.7. Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited

15.1.8. Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd.

15.1.9. Havells India Limited

15.1.10.  Carrier Midea Private Limited

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Based on product type, the India air conditioner market is divided into split, window, VRF, HVAC chillers and other includes cassette, ductable splits, etc. Among them, split is the dominating segment with the market share of around 86.46% in terms of volume and it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.81% due to the wide consumption of air conditioner within the day-to-day household sector.

The air conditioner market of India was valued at USD 5.02 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 17.33% in the forecast period due to factors such as increasing temperature, rising demand from the residential as well as commercial sector.

The top 10 players in the India Air Conditioner market are Voltas Limited, Daikin Airconditioning India Private Limited, Blue Star Limited, LG Electronics India Private Limited, Samsung India Electronics Private Limited, Haier Appliances India Pvt. Ltd, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited, Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd., Havells India Limited, Carrier Midea Private Limited

The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on air conditioner sales. Major businesses were forced to shut down, resulting in a drop in sales across the country. The demand from commercial sector has seen a significant drop due to closure of construction sites and restriction imposed upon the closure of industries for a limited duration, according to industry players. As a result, various suppliers have shifted their focus towards the residential use air conditioner such as split air conditioners to meet rising demand in the household sector.

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