MSEDCLsays the spike in bills is linked to the exceptionally hot summer, which led to greater use of air-conditioners, coolers and refrigerators Kalyan: Nationwide protests against smart electricity meters have reached the Kalyan-Dombivli belt, with many consumers alleging their monthly bills have increased three to five times despite no major change in household power consumption.While…
CSIR-IICT develops next-gen indigenous green refrigerants Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) has developed the country’s first indigenous process technology for manufacturing hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs), a new class of refrigerants expected to replace high-global-warming hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in air-conditioners, refrigerators and automobile air-conditioning systems.The laboratory-scale technology, developed entirely in India, is now ready for transfer…
Premium television buyers, typically purchasing larger screens of 55 inches and above, continue to buy throughout the year, say industry representatives Pune: As India’s consumer durable sector approaches the crucial festive season, firms are actively recalibrating their strategies to counter headwinds like a patchy monsoon, rising input costs and cautious consumer spending.Instead of resorting to…
