DPIIT compressor import curbs threaten AC, refrigerator supply ahead of peak season
A May 8 DPIIT order pegs FY26 compressor imports to a share of FY25 volumes, prompting Voltas, Blue Star, Whirlpool, LG, Samsung and Godrej Appliances to flag supply disruption risks for ACs and refrigerators during India's peak demand window.
DPIIT's May 8 order ties compressor imports in FY26 to a percentage of FY25 import volumes, raising concerns among AC and refrigerator companies about potential supply disruptions during peak demand season in India.
Why this matters
DPIIT's compressor import cap escalates regulatory pressure on appliance OEMs as they enter India's peak summer demand cycle, with six leading AC and refrigerator brands citing risk to availability.
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