Rajasthan gets ready for summer, with cooling items

JAIPUR - The manufacturers of cooling items like air conditioners, refrigerators and coolers are expecting to do a brisk business as the mercury begins to rise in Rajasthan.

This year, the heat wave has reached the northern India about a month ahead of schedule.

It is estimated that the sale of cooling items would see a rise of thirty five percent in comparison to last year.

“If you see, Rajasthan is a hot region and if you look at the market this time market of air-condition has increased 20 to 25 percent alone compared to last year and if you see the customer they are buying window ac’s and split ac’s because of such hot weather,” said Piyush Kumar, Assistant Manager, Panasonic, Rajasthan.

“And now there are different qualities, every company has different quality products and it depends on the budget of the customer what product they want to buy,” he added.

Companies are also coming up with new models to attract more customers.

“But obviously because of hot weather in Rajasthan, there is a good effect on air conditions and refrigerators and sale is also improving day by day. And also recently company has launched some new models in the market and we are expecting good business,” said Sudhanshu Jain, Area manager, Samsung India, Rajasthan.

Rajasthan has a market of 100 million rupees for such items, and out of this, 50 million is for air conditioners alone. (ANI)