LG bets on India as biggest global residential AC market, opens third plant

LG Electronics expects India to remain its largest residential AC market by volume, driven by low household penetration and rising demand. The company has set up a third local manufacturing facility and projects market share to expand from 7% to 12% over the next decade.

— Source publishedMon, 15 Jun, 2026, 15:58 IST·First seen Mon, 15 Jun, 2026, 16:08 IST·Source CNBC-TV18 · Companies

What happened

LG Electronics · LG expects India to remain its largest global market for residential ACs by volume, citing low penetration and growth potential. India ranks

Key facts

  • 7% to 12% market share over 10 years
  • third manufacturing facility

Why this matters

LG's deepening India manufacturing footprint raises the bar for rivals and opens M&A or JV windows around component suppliers, cold-chain logistics, and regional distribution platforms.