NSE:BLUESTARCO management interview: Will AC Prices Cross Double-Digit Hikes? Blue Star CMD Warns of Post-War Inflation | Business News
ET Now, 2026-05-07. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC5W07Pb_Io
- FY27 Revenue Guidance: Blue Star targets over 15% revenue growth in FY27, supported by volume expansion across business segments and inflation-linked price realisations.
- Cost and Pricing: The company has implemented an 8% price hike against a 13% cumulative cost increase, with further price hikes expected in Q2 to counter inflationary pressure on commodities, plastics, and refrigerants.
- Room AC Market Share: After reaching a 14.25% market share in FY26, the company aims to expand its share by 0.5% to 14.75% in FY27, driven primarily by mass demand in tier 3 to 5 markets.
- Projects and Data Centers: Data centers accounted for just under 10% of total revenue last year and are projected to reach 15% over the next two years, with Segment 1 targeted to deliver EBITDA margins of 7% to 7.5% in FY27.