Blue Star eyes 60% sales from small towns

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 11:46

"For the past three years non-metros markets have been our growth drivers and 57 percent of our sales are coming in from tier III, IV and V towns today.

Heatwave spurs AC sales after a slow start of summer

Last Updated: Sunday, May 31, 2015, 11:08

The market was affected as over all 50 percent of sales comes from the Northern region. In April the growth was in single digit but in May volume growth was up to 20 percent.

`Flexible touchscreens` come closer to reality

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 4, 2013, 16:48

The research was conducted by the researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

Samsung sets 50% growth target in refrigerators and AC mkt

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 17:34

The refrigerators come with a 10 year warranty offered for the first time in refrigerators, Samsung India Home-Appliance Business Head, Rajeev Bhutani said after launch of new range of refrigerators and air-conditioners.

AC mkt has been stagnant for past 2-3 years: LG officials

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 15:52

"The market has been almost stagnant for the last 2-3 years due to delayed projects in the real estate sector," Saurabh Baisakhia, Business Head, Air Conditioners, LG India, said.

Market for window ACs to decline in next 3 years

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 19:55

Window ACs, which are facing poor demand and low sales mainly due to strong response for split air-conditioners, are likely to go out of industry in the next three years, a top official of AC manufacturer Blue Star said Monday.

Railways may hike travel fare of AC class

Last Updated: Sunday, January 29, 2012, 22:42

The Railways appears to have firmed up plans to raise passenger fares in AC classes in face of depleting financial resources and little options available to generate funds.