OSAKA/MUMBAI/SEOUL -- Daikin Industries aims to open a third Indian factory for home air conditioners in 2021, investing 10 billion yen ($88.4 million) to double its annual production capacity in the rapidly growing market to 2 million units.
Japanese manufacturer looks to seize local throne with region-tailored units

Daikin air conditioners on display at a Mumbai store. The company aims to distinguish itself in India with units tailored to regional quirks like spotty electricity.
OSAKA/MUMBAI/SEOUL -- Daikin Industries aims to open a third Indian factory for home air conditioners in 2021, investing 10 billion yen ($88.4 million) to double its annual production capacity in the rapidly growing market to 2 million units.