Indian AC makers slide on report of production risks due to LPG shortage amid West Asia war

Amber Enterprises India

13/03/2026 06:13

** Shares of Indian air conditioner makers are down between 2.3% and 4%

** Blue Star BLUS.NS is down 3%, Voltas VOLT.NS falls 2.8%, Havells India HVEL.NS drops 2.3%, Amber Enterprises AMBE.NS down 4% and Whirlpool of India WHIR.NS is trading 2.5% lower

** Indian AC makers flag production risks as LPG shortage worsens amid West Asia war, according to a Business Standard report

** Report notes LPG is used in brazing and curing of powder-coating

** YTD, BLUS, VOLT and AMBE up ~9%, ~3%, and ~4%, respectively; HVEL and WHIR down ~8% and ~3%

 (Reporting by Anuran Sadhu in Bengaluru)

 ((Anuran.Sadhu@thomsonreuters.com; +91 8697274436;))