Sri City, April 17, 2025: In a momentous development, Mr. Naofumi Takenaka, President and Chief Operating Officer of Daikin Industries Ltd., made his maiden visit to Daikin India’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Sri City on Thursday. The visit underscores Daikin’s growing focus on India’s burgeoning air-conditioning market and its vision for sustainable, world-class manufacturing.
Mr. Takenaka was received by Mr. KJ Jawa, Chairman & Managing Director of Daikin India, who led him through an extensive tour of the facility. The President reviewed the operations, and appreciated the operational excellence, technological prowess, and long-term expansion roadmap of Daikin India.
During the visit, Mr. Takenaka and Dr. Ravindra Sannareddy, Founder Managing Director of Sri City had brief meeting. Dr. Sannareddy warmly welcomed Mr. Takenaka and highlighted Sri City’s rise as a global manufacturing hub through a lucid presentation. He appreciated Daikin’s significant contribution to the region’s industrial growth, particularly through innovation, skill development, employment and sustainability.
Mr. Takenaka, impressed by Sri City’s investor-friendly ecosystem, praised the scale, efficiency, and modern infrastructure of the industrial zone. He acknowledged the strong support from the State Government and the seamless cooperation extended by Sri City team, and mentioned Daikin’s plans to expand further in Sri City.
Thanking the guest, Dr. Sannareddy remarked that Daikin’s new facility, being developed in partnership with Taiwan’s Rechi for producing AC rotary compressors, would further strengthen Sri City’s status as India’s leading air-conditioning manufacturing hub. He added that Daikin’s emphasis on energy efficiency and local value addition perfectly aligns with Sri City’s vision of nurturing a globally competitive industrial ecosystem.
Daikin in Sri City: Powering Growth and Innovation
Operational since 2023, Daikin’s Sri City plant is a cornerstone of its global growth strategy, catering to India and export markets across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The recent joint venture with Rechi Precision further strengthens its capabilities in cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions. By nurturing a skilled local workforce and integrating global technology, Daikin is not only accelerating its footprint but also reinforcing India’s position in the global air-conditioning arena.