Emkay Global initiates coverage on Indian air-conditioner makers Voltas, Blue Star with 'buy'

Voltas

08/04/2025 10:26

** Emkay Global initiates coverage on India's air-conditioner makers Voltas VOLT.NS and Blue Star BLUS.NS with "buy" rating

** Shares of Voltas up 1.8% at 1,318.2 rupees, and Blue Star up 1.1% at 1,984.1 rupees amid a broader market rebound

** Brokerage's PT on VOLT at 1,600 rupees and on BLUS at 2,400 rupees, an upside of ~21% for both

** Analysts at Emkay Global believes India's room AC penetration is at ~14% against global average of 40%-45%, which represents a "long growth runway"

** Brokerage believes players are well poised to handle an expected ~20%-25% y/y rise in demand during 2025 summer

** Industry is exhibiting a more cohesive approach toward price hikes, mitigating any cost pressure, which augurs well for overall profitability - Emkay Global

** On YTD basis, VOLT is down ~26% while BLUS is down ~8%

(Reporting by Anuran Sadhu in Bengaluru)

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