Kamal Nandi

India's room air-conditioner market faces price hikes due to rising commodity costs and stricter energy-efficiency norms, with manufacturers indicating further increases. Despite a challenging year and volatile demand, companies are optimistic about long-term growth, projecting the market to nearly double by FY30.

Liquefied petroleum gas is extensively used across industries such as automobiles and electronics, particularly in processes like brazing and paint shop operations, as well as in segments like food processing.

West Asia war-induced supply chain disruptions are impacting AC production in India, with shortages of LPG and petrochemicals affecting manufacturing processes. Companies are facing challenges with raw material availability and price hikes, potentially leading to increased costs for consumers ahead of the peak summer season.

Global conflicts, from the Middle East to Ukraine, are directly impacting Indian households. Expect higher grocery bills due to rising LPG, cooking oil, and pulse prices. Commuting costs are increasing with fuel surcharges on flights. Even education abroad and consumer electronics are becoming more expensive, while stock market losses affect savings. The ripple effects are undeniable.

India's industrial sector faces disruption as commercial LPG shortages impact factory operations. Manufacturers report production hurdles, particularly in brazing and paint shops, while canteens are paring back menus. Companies are turning to electric alternatives and even firewood to cope with the 'hand-to-mouth' supply situation, with government intervention underway to prioritize household needs.

Escalation Of Conflict Risks Inflating Key Input Costs For Cos That May Have To Pass On Hikes

Home appliances maker Godrej Appliances is expecting Rs 120 crore revenues from Kerala during Onam festival, said kamal nandi, executive vice president for marketing and sales.

Kolkata, Dec 5 () Godrej Appliances is aiming to grow its share of revenue from premium appliances to 25 per cent over the next three years and is investing Rs 200 crore for it, a top official today said. Premium appliances presently constitute 15 per cent of its sales.

We spotted Shabana Azmi and Chhagan Bhujbal mount cycles at a recent event in Mumbai where the logo of Godrej Eon Tour de India 2012, that promotes cycling, was unveiled.

MUMBAI: Is the Rs 500 crore Godrej Appliances feeling the heat from an intensely competitive market?

John Abraham flexed his muscles to the fullest during the announcement in Mumbai of the second edition of Godrej Eon Tour De India 2013, the world’s biggest cycling event.

To contribute to environment conservation, Godrej Appliances launched an initiative ‘One Watt Project – Let’s Save a Billion Watts’ in Chandigarh recently.

New Delhi, Jul 3 () Godrej Appliances expects its sales to grow by 30 per cent in the upcoming festive season on the back of the 7th Pay panel award fueling demand as it eyes a total sales of Rs 3,750 crore in 2016-17. The group has reasons to believe so.

New Delhi, Jun 9 () The scorching summer this year has helped AC and refrigerator manufacturers overcome the slump witnessed in the past two years and post a healthy sales growth of around 15 per cent in April and May, according to industry players.

Mumbai, Feb 20 () State Bank of India today said it has rebranded its corporate website as 'bank.sbi' from earlier sbi.co.in. 'bank.

Godrej Eon Tour de India (TDI) 2012, the biggest cycling race in the country, presented by Hero Cycles and Metro Tyres, announced its finale at the Buddh Circuit at a recent event in the capital.

The white goods industry is anticipating a bumper festive season as the latest round of GST duty cuts is expected to combine with gains from a healthy monsoon to spur demand in rural as well as urban areas.

The falling rupee is raising the heckles for consumers already grappling with rising food prices.

Consumer durable major Godrej Appliances on Sunday said it is working on differentiated online strategy for its products in the wake of deep discounting by e-retailers.

Consumer durables company Godrej Appliances would invest Rs 700 crore by 2022. The brand looks to increase the annual appliance production capacity to 65 lakh units.

Consumer durables company Godrej Appliances on Tuesday announced its exclusive partnership with Times Internet’s online shopping portal Shopping.Indiatimes.com to launch its first online store. Currently , Godrej Appliances sells its products through various multi-brand online portals.

The final leg of the Godrej Eon Tour de India presented by Hero Cycles was held at the Buddh International Circuit in Noida recently.

India's consumer goods chiefs are urging the government for tax cuts and measures to boost middle-class purchasing power to sustain consumption recovery. They seek support for local industries against volatile commodity prices and stable input costs, aiming to prevent price hikes for consumers. Increased disposable incomes and infrastructure investments are also key demands.