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Indian AC Industry Faces Soaring Production Costs Amid LPG Shortage: Nuvama Report
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LPG Shortage Hits Indian AC Industry, Production Costs Surge: Nuvama Report
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25-03-2026, 11:30
LPG Shortage Hits Indian AC Industry, Production Costs Surge: Nuvama Report
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Indian AC manufacturers face significant production hurdles due to tightening LPG supply, impacting heat exchanger brazing.
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Government prioritizes household LPG, leaving commercial users and EMS firms with reduced fuel availability.
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Manufacturers shift to oxy-acetylene for brazing, but this alternative is import-dependent and sensitive to global trade.
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Fuel challenges coincide with unseasonal rains and rising input costs, leading to 5-10% price hikes for consumers.
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Financial pressures from rupee depreciation and new star rating regulations necessitate further price increases of 8-14%.
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