AC prices set to rise for 12 to 18 months as input costs and new norms bite

Copper and aluminium spikes plus new efficiency rules

Air conditioner prices are likely to climb further in the coming months as manufacturers face higher input costs for key materials like copper and aluminium. The shift to new energy-efficiency norms is adding extra compliance costs, compounding the pressure. Industry leaders expect these inflationary factors to persist for 12 to 18 months, forcing consumers to adapt to costlier cooling.