Air Conditioning Giants Moving from Copper to Aluminium – 21 February 2026

In a significant move for downstream manufacturers, major Indian air-conditioning and refrigeration companies are increasingly substituting copper with aluminium. This shift is driven by a recent 18% surge in copper prices fueled by massive demand from global data centers. Industry leaders, including representatives from the CII, indicate that the transition to aluminium is essential to maintain energy efficiency standards while keeping costs competitive for consumers.

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