Economic Times4/29/2026BusinessIndia
Heatwave Drives 50% Sales Surge for ACs, Beverages as India Reels Under Scorching Summer
Companies boost production after sharp demand rebound despite 8-15% price hikes and supply chain disruptions
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- Soaring temperatures across India have triggered a sharp 50% sales surge for air-conditioners, refrigerators, beverages, and ice cream in the past 10 days, prompting companies to boost production.
- AC and refrigerator sales jumped 40% year-on-year, with industry projections revised up 10-15% from earlier flat growth expectations.
- The rebound comes despite 8-15% price hikes and supply chain challenges tied to the West Asian conflict, including LPG shortages that disrupted manufacturing.
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Soaring temperatures across India have triggered a sharp 50% sales surge for air-conditioners, refrigerators, beverages, and ice cream in the past 10 days, prompting companies to boost production. AC and refrigerator sales jumped 40% year-on-year, with industry projections revised up 10-15% from earlier flat growth expectations. The rebound comes despite 8-15% price hikes and supply chain challenges tied to the West Asian conflict, including LPG shortages that disrupted manufacturing.
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This article was originally published by Economic Times.
