Optimist launches energy-efficient 1.4-tonne AC, takes on Daikin and LG in India
Gurugram-based Optimist, founded by Urban Ladder's Ashish Goel and Pranav Chopra, has entered India's cooling market with a 1.4-tonne split AC built on 90%+ local sourcing. The startup is betting on energy efficiency as India's AC sales head toward 28 million units by 2030 and peak cooling demand could hit 180 GW by 2035.
Gurugram-based startup Optimist, founded by Urban Ladder's Ashish Goel and Pranav Chopra, launched a highly energy-efficient 1.4-tonne split AC with 90%+ local sourcing, challenging Indian AC giants like Daikin and LG amid surging cooling demand.
Why this matters
Optimist's debut marks a founder-led entry into India's fast-growing cooling market, leveraging local manufacturing to compete against entrenched global incumbents like Daikin and LG.
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