Mitsubishi Electric India reached a major milestone in its “Advanced & Innovation 2025” strategy by inaugurating its first-ever air conditioner and compressor manufacturing facility in India.
Located at Gummidipoondi, near Chennai, the plant was virtually launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. This ₹2,100 crore project transforms Mitsubishi from an importer to a key domestic manufacturer in the Indian HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) market.
Plant Specifications & Strategic Scale
The facility is situated on a 52-acre (210,000 sq. m.) site within the Origins by Mahindra industrial cluster, a strategic location providing high-speed connectivity to the Chennai, Ennore, and Kattupalli ports.
- Annual Capacity: 3,00,000 room air conditioner units and 6,50,000 compressor units.
- Unique Feature: It is the only Mitsubishi facility globally where both ACs and compressors are manufactured at a single location, optimizing the supply chain and quality control.
- Employment: Creating over 2,100 direct and indirect jobs, with a commitment to employing roughly 60% women in the workforce.
Sustainability & Future Readiness
Aligned with global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals, the factory is designed as an eco-friendly hub:
- Carbon Neutrality: Implements upgraded thermal insulation, highly efficient LED lighting, and energy-saving HVAC systems.
- Water Management: Features advanced underground filtration for wastewater reuse and site greening.
- Market Pivot: The plant is timed to meet the new Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) norms (effective January 2026), which mandate higher efficiency for inverter-based cooling systems.
Tamil Nadu: The Electronics Powerhouse
The inauguration reinforces Tamil Nadu’s status as a global manufacturing destination. Minister for Industries T.R.B. Rajaa highlighted the state’s dominant industrial position:
- Industrial Base: Houses approximately 40,000 factories.
- Growth Rate: Registering a double-digit growth of 11.19%.
- Export Lead: Accounts for 41% of India’s electronic exports and 31% of total electronics production.
“India is witnessing rapid growth for energy-efficient solutions. This facility positions India as a core hub within our global air conditioning business, enabling us to respond faster to local needs while maintaining world-class quality.” — Atsushi Takase, Managing Director, Mitsubishi Electric India.
