India is preparing for big increases in residential and commercial infrastructure as part of its plan to grow into a $5 trillion economy. To accelerate this growth, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Limited hosted the ‘Hitachi Xchange Programme’, a thought leadership workshop in Mumbai.
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It focused on helping architects and HVAC consultants gain insights, talk about energy-saving cooling methods and explore modern manufacturing abilities. The event further showed that the brand supports the Make in India initiative and the idea of an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Impact through collaboration
Rajesh Nagari, Senior Vice President, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd., stated, “Hitachi Xchange in Mumbai is a step towards strengthening the region’s energy-efficient cooling solutions and HVAC ecosystem. With a collaborative effort among industry leaders, HVAC consultants, and architects, we can enhance HVAC efficiency across commercial and residential projects. Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd is committed to delivering unparalleled performance and reliability, creating air-conditioning solutions that meet global standards.”
This workshop is part of its pan-India initiative, engaging over 600 architects and consultants to strengthen industry collaboration and contribute to India’s sustainable infrastructure growth.
A platform for thought leadership
Hariharan Balasubramaniam, Vice President, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India Ltd., said, “At Johnson Controls-Hitachi, we believe that innovation in HVAC solutions is key to building a sustainable future. This workshop serves as the crucial platform bridging the gap between the architects and HVAC consultants of the region and empowering them to create smart, energy-efficient solutions for a sustainable future.”
Gautham Baliga, Director, Opal HVAC Engineers Pvt Ltd, Mumbai & RS Kulkarni HVACR Consulting Engineers, Pune, said, “Thanks to initiatives like the Hitachi Xchange programme for enabling us to recognise the vital role we can play in shaping sustainable urban environments in the region. These initiatives are pivotal in collaborating with industry leaders and architects to innovate further and implement sustainable cooling methods.”
