LG unveils India-made HVAC lineup, expands local production
LG Electronics used Mumbai's ACREX 2026 HVAC expo to unveil a Make in India–oriented portfolio, presenting a comprehensive HVAC solution that couples finished systems with core component lines tailored for the Indian market. The company highlighted energy efficiency and a design aimed at minimizing shocks from power outages.
The new refrigeration compressors are designed for high durability and efficiency, addressing India's variable power supply, extreme climate, and tightening local energy regulations. The line is built to improve cooling and refrigeration performance while supporting reliable operation under challenging local conditions.
LG showcased a broad compressor range from residential 1–2 RT units to commercial 27 RT models. The company said the products are more compact, reducing size by more than 10% compared with previous designs, thereby enabling larger refrigerated or conditioned spaces without sacrificing performance.
For commercial HVAC, LG uses R32 refrigerant with a lower global warming potential to meet environmental rules. The company also highlighted its large-capacity VRF system, Multi V 5, featuring an inverter-based three-stage compression technology and real-time refrigerant量 control to optimize energy use across diverse Indian climates.
In line with its localization strategy, LG India says major components and, where possible, complete products are manufactured locally. Production has been ongoing at the Noida and Pune facilities, with a third plant at Sri City under construction and aimed to begin operations in the second half of the year. The expansion underpins both B2B parts supply and India-specific consumer appliances, such as the Essential Series.
LG India CEO Jeon Hong-ju stated that an India-optimized, innovative parts solution will position the company as a trusted business partner for enterprise customers and support its goal of becoming a national, or “people’s,” brand in the B2B space.
Market context from India-focused assessments notes that the Indian air conditioner market was about $6.15 billion last year, with an expected annual growth rate around 15% and a projected reach of roughly $21.59 billion by 2034, according to IMARC. For U.S. readers, the development underscores how India is expanding its role in global supply chains for cooling technology, with implications for manufacturing, energy efficiency standards, and potential cross-border sourcing of components used in U.S.-market products.