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Delhi-NCR’s sweltering heat is pushing ACs to their limits, sparking a rise in dangerous fires (Image used for representational purpose only) As temperatures across Delhi-NCR climb past 45 degrees Celsius, air-conditioners are now running almost constantly in homes, apartments and residential societies. In this extreme heat, another problem is quietly showing up inside these spaces:…
Recent AC explosions have caused fatalities and significant fires in Delhi and Ghaziabad. These incidents highlight risks from refrigerant leaks, poor maintenance, electrical faults, and improper installation. Experts advise regular servicing, using certified parts, and professional installation to prevent such dangerous failures. Air conditioners provide soothing relief in the scorching heat of peak summers and…
Consumer goods companies in India are facing a sharp rise in input costs due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Surging raw material prices are forcing firms to track costs on a near-daily basis, review pricing frequently, and focus on short-term decisions instead of long-term planning.As firms are struggling with volatile input costs,…
Prices of consumer electronics such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, televisions and smartphones are set to rise again by the end of April, marking the third round of increases in four months amid sustained cost pressures on key inputs.Industry executives, cited by ET, said elevated prices of crude-linked derivatives like plastics, along with a…
Charu is carefully picking electronics for her new home. She said, “I have to buy a lot of electronic products. I will put carpet on the floor so I will need a vacuum cleaner. I bought an ac. I am making a play area for Ziana, so I plan to put the ac the there….
NEW DELHI: Banking regulator RBI and the country’s largest PSU bank SBI Monday told Supreme Court it was not possible to give personal hearings to account holders before declaring an account fraud in view of the massive number of banking frauds.The country witnessed 60,000 cases of bank fraud in the last two financial years involving…
NEW DELHI: From Monday, consumers looking to upgrade their homes will find appliances like air conditioners and dishwashers much lighter on the pocket. Leading brands have slashed prices by up to Rs 4,500 on ACs and Rs 8,000 on dishwashers, passing on the benefits of the GST Council’s recent decision to cut tax from 28%…
NEW DELHI: Govt has reopened the application window for the PLI scheme for white goods (ACs and LED lights) for 30 days, a statement released on Sunday said. The window will remain open from Sept 15 to Oct 14.“The application window is being reopened based on the appetite of the industry to invest more under…
