Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Blue Star Predicts Growth Despite Slow Start to Year
Blue Star, a company that makes air conditioners, had a slow start to the summer because of unexpected rains.
However, they think things will get better, especially during the festival season.
They plan to sell more air conditioners and are also doing well with commercial refrigeration.
They are aiming for strong overall revenue growth this year.
They might adjust prices depending on how much it costs to make things.
The company expects a good year overall, even though the beginning was tough.
Blue Star anticipates 10-15% growth in the room air conditioner (RAC) segment for FY26.
The company aims to increase RAC unit sales from 1.53 million to 1.65 million.
Blue Star expects robust growth in its commercial refrigeration business.
Double-digit revenue growth is expected for the year, despite initial challenges.
Price adjustments will be considered before the festival season, depending on input costs and exchange rates.
- Who
- Blue Star, a company that sells room air conditioners and commercial refrigeration.
- What
- Blue Star expects double-digit revenue growth despite early setbacks in the air conditioning market due to unseasonal rains.
- When
- The company anticipates growth for the rest of the year and FY26.
- Where
- The company operates in India.
- Why
- Unseasonal rains dampened early summer demand; festive season expected to boost sales.
- Expected RAC Growth (FY26)
- 10-15%
- RAC Units Sold Last Year
- 1.53 million
- Target RAC Units (FY26)
- 1.65 million
- Expected Commercial Refrigeration Growth
- 25-30%
- Order Book in Electromechanical Project Segment
- ₹6,000 crore
- Expected Overall Top-line Growth
- Double digits
- Targeted margins for Unitary Cooling Products
- 8 to 8.5%