Akai launches 2026 AC and refrigerator lineup in India: Price and availability
Follow UsAir conditioners are rated to operate in temperatures up to 55°C.
Refrigerator range starts from 48 litres, while ACs are available in 1 Ton and 1.5 Ton options.
Prices start at Rs. 16,398 for refrigerators and Rs. 31,490 for air conditioners.
Akai has launched its 2026 Summer Collection of appliances in India as part of its Har Ghar Zero Summer initiative. The new range includes Direct Cool refrigerators and the updated Nilgiree Split Inverter air conditioners. If you are planning to buy a fridge or AC, check out the details of Akai’s new cooling appliances here. These are said to be designed for Indian summer conditions, especially in regions where temperatures regularly cross 45°C.
SurveyPrice and availability
The new Akai refrigerator and air conditioner lineup is now available via offline retail stores and the Akai India website. You can buy the fridge lineup starting at Rs 16,398 and the AC lineup starting at Rs 31,490.
The company is also offering no-cost EMI options on select purchases.
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Specifications and features
Nilgiree Split Inverter AC range
The 2026 Nilgiree Split Inverter AC series is available in 1 Ton and 1.5 Ton capacities with 3-star to 5-star energy ratings. The company says the ACs can cool even when outdoor temperatures reach up to 55°C.
The ACs feature:
- 9-in-1 Flexi mode
- 6-in-1 convertible cooling mode
- Frost self-clean technology
- 100% copper condenser coils
- Ultra-fine air purification
- Ayurvedic air filter support
- Even airflow distribution
So, you are getting convertible cooling modes that let you adjust cooling performance depending on room occupancy and weather conditions. It has sought-after features like frost self-clean, copper conderser, and claim of even airflow distribution.
Meanwhile, things like Ayurvedic air filter and air purification should be good to have.
Direct Cool refrigerator lineup
Akai has also launched a new Direct Cool refrigerator series with ‘Deep Direct Cool’ technology. The range includes compact mini refrigerators between 48 litres and 100 litres, alongside larger models ranging from 165 litres to 230 litres.
It brings features like
- Direct Cool technology
- Wide voltage operation
- Manual and push defrost support
- Soft crisper storage section
- Brush finish exterior
- Upcoming glass door variants
- R600a refrigerant
Akai says the lineup is available across multiple Energy Star ratings. The company is also offering a 10-year warranty alongside a 1-year compressor warranty.
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