Daikin introduces R&D centre to power global HVACR innovation

By Staff Report April 17, 2025 6:50 pm IST

Daikin has opened its third R&D centre in India, Neemrana, Rajasthan, with an investment of ₹500 crore. The facility, which spans six acres and includes 22 state-of-the-art testing laboratories, will employ around 500 engineers to develop energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and technologically advanced air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Daikin, a Japanese air-conditioning manufacturer, has launched its third research and development (R&D) centre in India, located in Neemrana, Rajasthan. With an investment of ₹500 crore, the centre aims to create innovative HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) solutions for both domestic and international markets.

Facility overview:

The R&D centre spans six acres (around 24,000 square metres) and includes 22 state-of-the-art testing laboratories.

Employment & purpose:

It will employ around 500 engineers focused on developing energy-efficient, eco-friendly, and technologically advanced air conditioning and refrigeration systems.

Export focus:

The facility is expected to significantly enhance Daikin’s manufacturing capacity and support rising demand in overseas markets.

This centre expands Daikin’s existing R&D footprint in India, which includes a mechanical research facility in Neemrana and an AI and IoT lab in Hyderabad. Its location next to Daikin’s manufacturing plant is intended to promote stronger collaboration between development and production teams, boosting synergy and operational efficiency.

Naofumi Takenaka, President and Chief Operating Officer of Daikin Industries, emphasised that the facility represents a dedicated effort toward building sustainable, high-tech products tailored to meet both Indian and global market needs. He noted India’s importance as a key market and said this centre will allow targeted innovation aligned with consumer demands across diverse regions.

K.J. Jawa, Chairman and Managing Director of Daikin India, said, “Daikin has invested ₹2,800 crore so far to build advanced infrastructure across the country. The new R&D facility is a significant milestone in Daikin’s mission to lead in innovation and engineering within the Indian HVACR sector.”

This recently opened R&D centre marks Daikin’s largest research investment in India’s HVACR industry and is part of the company’s broader strategy to position India as a global powerhouse not only for manufacturing but also for research and innovation in air conditioning and refrigeration technologies. This initiative underscores Daikin’s commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global competitiveness, with enhanced R&D capabilities aimed at meeting evolving market demands while reinforcing India’s role as a key contributor to the company’s global value chain.