High demand for cooling appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners in summer 2022

3. November 2022

During this year’s heat wave in India, demand for cooling equipment such as refrigerators, air conditioners, evaporative coolers and fans increased tremendously. Electrical retailer Croma, part of the Tata Group of Companies, reported that sales doubled during the summer season. According to Croma’s own sales report, “Unboxed Summer 2022,” twice as many refrigerators and three times more air conditioners were sold than the previous year. Cheaper evaporative coolers saw 2.5 times more sales than the previous year and sold best in the Pune region. Fans were in demand twice as much as in 2021 and sold most in Bangalore. Many of these products fall under the mandatory BIS certification required for them to be imported and distributed in India.

Air conditioners sold most in cities such as Mumbai, Thane, Pune and Kolkata. It was found that consumers are increasingly paying attention to the energy efficiency of the units: More than half of the air conditioners purchased have an energy efficiency rating of three stars or higher. In the greater Delhi area, air conditioners with a heating function are also popular, accounting for around 60 percent of all units sold there. For refrigerators, compressors with inverter function are becoming increasingly popular and their current market share is around 60 percent. In terms of size, refrigerators with around 300 liters are the most frequently sold models, which indicates many first-time buyers.

A large number of different products require BIS certification in order to import them into India or to place them on the market. Depending on the product, a distinction is made between BIS-ISI or BIS-CRS certification. Since the product list is constantly being expanded, we will be pleased to help you with an initial assessment. MPR International GmbH – India Certification supports you with a pending BIS certification and is also available at any time to answer your questions.

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