Justdial data shows surge in cooling solutions as summer heats up

• Mumbai leads metro surge by 58%
• Agra sees 184% jump in cooling interest
• HVAC searches rise 123% nationally
• Delhi leads portable AC demand with 445% increase
• Water cooler interest grows by 15%
• Lucknow’s AC dealer searches surge by 103%

Bengaluru, 14th May 2025: As the heat intensifies, a significant surge in online searches for cooling solutions indicates a growing public demand for relief. Analysis from Justdial, India’s No.1 local search engine, comparing search activity between March and April of 2024 and the same period in 2025, reveals some striking increases nationwide.

Mumbai is experiencing a substantial spike in interest, with a remarkable 58% increase in overall searches for AC and water cooler services within the metro cities. This demand is even more pronounced in specific categories within Mumbai, with searches for HVAC contractors soaring by 320% and AC wholesalers seeing a massive 301% jump.

Delhi also shows a strong upward trend, with a 117% increase in searches for HVAC contractors and a notable 245% rise in searches for window AC dealers. Furthermore, Delhi leads the way in the portable AC category, witnessing an impressive 445% surge in related searches.

Several non-metro cities are also showing significant increases in demand for cooling solutions. Agra leads with an extraordinary 184% rise in searches, followed by Goa at 69%, and Chandigarh and Vadodara both experiencing a substantial 58% and 54% increase, respectively. Indore also registers a notable 43% growth in searches.

Looking at specific service categories nationwide, beyond the aforementioned HVAC contractors and AC wholesalers, window AC dealers are seeing a healthy 53% increase in searches. The demand for portable AC dealers has also risen by 43%.

While the most dramatic increases are seen in specific regions and categories, there is also a general upward trend across the country. Pan-India searches for AC and water cooler services have increased by 1%, and metro cities overall show a 2% rise. Non-metro cities also reflect this growing need with a 1% increase in related searches. In the water cooler segment, manufacturers are seeing a 15% increase in search interest, and dealers are experiencing a 14% rise.

Interest in AC dealers also reflects a growing demand for cooling solutions across various cities. Overall, searches for AC dealers have increased by 12%, with significant growth observed in Lucknow (103%), Mumbai (99%), Delhi (63%), Chennai (72%), and Bangalore (22%). These figures collectively highlight a widespread and growing need for cooling solutions as the summer season approaches and progresses. As temperatures continue to rise, these search trends highlight the proactive steps consumers are taking to ensure comfort during the warmer months ahead.

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• Pan-India: 1%
• Metro cities: 2%

o   Mumbai: 58%

o   Delhi: 17%

o   Kolkata: 2%

• Non Metro: 1%

o   Agra: 184%

o   Goa: 69%

o   Chandigarh: 58%

o   Vadodara: 54%

o   Indore: 43%

o   Mysore: 27%

• Category wise:

o   HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractors): 123%

­          Mumbai: 320%

­          Delhi: 117%

o   AC manufacturers: 69%

o   AC wholesalers: 57%

­          Mumbai: 301%

­          Delhi: 27%

o   Window AC dealers: 53%

­          Delhi: 245%

o   Portable AC dealers: 43%

­          Delhi: 445%

o   Water cooler manufacturers: 15%

o   Water cooler dealers: 14%

­          Delhi: 294%

o   AC dealers: 12%

­          Lucknow: 103%

­          Mumbai: 99%

­          Delhi: 63%

­          Chennai: 72%

­          Bangalore: 22%