New Delhi, June 27 -- Today, the business of refrigeration and HVAC makes a significant contribution to the comfort, safety, and health of the citizens around the world. There is a wider consensus on cooling as a developmental need as it is linked with achieving several Sustainable Development Goals as defined by the UN.

While the Indian cold-chain sector represents a small portion of the aggregated cooling demand, it is poised for strong growth, with significant implications for improving food security and doubling farmer incomes. In India, refrigeration has the potential to be a strong partner industry in addressing the nutritional deficits across all strata of society and creating a roadmap to achieve global sustainability targets.

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