To power global HVACR innovation and boost synergy with its existing tech ecosystem in India, Daikin pumps ₹5 billion into a new R&D hub in Neemrana, Rajasthan.
Japanese air-conditioning company Daikin has invested ₹5 billion in a new research and development (R&D) centre in Neemrana, Rajasthan. The facility will focus on developing products for international markets.
This is Daikin’s third R&D centre in India. It will employ over 500 people and include 22 testing labs to create heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR) solutions aligned with modern energy standards, technology requirements, and refrigerant regulations.
Located near its manufacturing plant, the new centre is expected to improve coordination between R&D and production, boosting efficiency and innovation. The company said this proximity will help streamline the development process.
Naofumi Takenaka, president and COO of Daikin Industries, said India remains a key market. He added that the investment supports efforts to design technologies suitable for both domestic and global conditions.
KJ Jawa, chairman and managing director of Daikin India, said the company has invested ₹28 billion in infrastructure development across India. He stated that the new R&D centre reflects Daikin’s long-term commitment to the country.
Daikin already runs a mechanical R&D facility in Neemrana and an AI-IoT lab in Hyderabad. It plans to integrate the new centre with these existing sites to strengthen its innovation ecosystem in the country.
