Durables chase 20%+ Q1 FY27 growth as AC demand surges past 30%, Voltas tops one million units

India's consumer durables sector eyes over 20% YoY revenue growth on scorching summer demand, with ACs leading at 30%+ sales and Voltas crossing one million units. Refrigerators lag, while margins face pressure from ~13% cost inflation in copper, steel and freight, prompting 5-8% price hikes.

— Filed Thu, 9 Jul, 2026, 05:50 IST · Source Times of India · Business · Updated

India's consumer durables sector eyes over 20% Q1 FY27 revenue growth on scorching summer demand; ACs lead with 30%+ sales, Voltas crossing one-million units. Refrigerators lag; margins squeezed by rising copper, steel and freight costs.