Mitsubishi Electric India Private Limited performed the Bhumi Pujan ceremony of the first-ever Air Conditioner and Compressor Manufacturing unit at Ponerri, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The company is a 100% subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, and a world leader in electric and electronic equipment. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation plans to invest ₹1891 Crore as 100% foreign direct investment towards the set-up of an AC and Compressor manufacturing facility which will spread across 52-acre land at Origins by Mahindra at Peruvoyal Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District located in Chennai.
The first-ever factory will manufacture Room Air Conditioners and Compressors which will be developed as per the requirements and needs of the Indian market and will cater to the Residential, Light Commercial, Hospitality, Educational, and other diverse sectors of the country. Mass production of AC and compressors is to start from October 2025 and it is estimated that initial annual capacity will total up to 3,00,000 Sets of room air conditioners and 6,50,000 compressors.
The Bhumi Pujan ceremony for Air-conditioner and Compressor factory project of Mitsubishi Electric India (MEI) was presided over by the Managing Director of Mitsubishi Electric India, Mr. Kazuhiko Tamura, along with the Director and Living Environment Division Head, Mr. Naohiko Hosokawa in the prestigious presence of Mr. Masahiko Konishi, Senior General Manager of Overseas Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems Division, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation; Mr. Toru Onoda, Deputy Senior General Manager, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Shizuka Works, Japan. The program was initiated with Bhumi Pujan and Homam followed by the Coconut Breaking & Stone Laying Ceremony conducted by the delegates in Chennai, India.
Addressing the gathering at the occasion, Mr. Kazuhiko Tamura, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Electric India said, “We are honored to establish the first ever Mitsubishi Electric manufacturing facility for air conditioners and compressors in India. This momentous occasion represents a significant step in our strong commitment to establish Mitsubishi Electric as a digital engineering company in India, implement carbon neutrality, and extend its support to the Sustainability Development Goals. This State-of-the-Art manufacturing facility will expand our India operations and business which will support the growing customer demands and our aspiration to contribute to the nation’s development.”
Mr. Naohiko Hosokawa, Director and Living Environment Division Head, Mitsubishi Electric India said, “We are delighted to announce the Bhumi Pujan of our first-ever Indian manufacturing facility for Air Conditioners and Compressors. This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to provide innovative cooling solutions for our valued customers in India. The company envisions contributing to the local economy, creating job opportunities, and ensuring that our products & solutions continue to bring comfort and convenience to homes, businesses, and industries across the nation. We will continue to strongly support India’s HVAC industry by offering cutting-edge energy-efficient air conditioner and compressor products and technologies.”
Mitsubishi Electric India has been contributing to the growth story of the country since 2010 with its various businesses and this investment is an extension of its support to the Make-In-India initiative. This first-ever Air Conditioner and Compressor manufacturing facility will not only act as a tool for business expansion but will also empower our customers and the manufacturing sector of India with price optimization, stable product supply, shorter lead time, and introduce lifecycle solutions encompassing sales, service, facility management and product recycling for HVAC equipment. This initiative is a strong step towards Atma Nirbhar Bharat and the factory foresees to generate employment for more than 2,000 people.
