What Highly does

Highly Electrical Appliances India Private Limited is a manufacturer of air conditioning compressors headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Hitachi Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd. (a 20-year joint venture between Hitachi Japan and Shanghai Highly Group). The company produces rotary, scroll, and inverter-driven variable frequency compressors across multiple product series (A, D, G, L, H, TH, TE) covering capacity from 250W to 14000W and supporting refrigerants including R22, R134a, R407C, R410A, R32, and R290. Differentiated offerings include the Realnen 4X-POWER heat pump compressor (4x efficiency vs. electric water heaters), S1-POWER variable frequency compressors, commercial scroll compressors up to 12HP, and an Intelligent Multi-linkage flow control system.

The business operates a pure B2B component-manufacturing model, selling compressors exclusively to OEM air conditioning manufacturers. Named customers include Hitachi, Carrier, Haier, Daikin, Whirlpool, Voltas, LG, Blue Star, Zamil, Godrej, and Lloyd's, serving both the India domestic market (with stated expansion into tier II and tier III cities targeting 15% market share) and the Middle East region. Revenue derives entirely from hardware sales with no publicly disclosed pricing.

The company was established with USD 71.8 million of parent-company investment and operates a manufacturing facility with 2 million units of annual production capacity. Quality is managed through a Lean Production System with TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) discipline and a "not accept, not manufacture, not deliver NG products" standard. In 2012, Highly achieved the world's first commercialization of AC equipment using next-generation R32 refrigerant, positioning the product line ahead of anticipated F-Gas regulatory tightening. R&D capability and IP flow from the parent group's two decades of compressor leadership, where Shanghai Hitachi has held the No.1 China and No.3 global position in AC compressor R&D, manufacturing, and sales for ten consecutive years.

Name

Highly

Legal name

Highly Electrical Appliances India Private Limited

Website

https://highly.co.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Highly manufactures air conditioning compressors in India as a subsidiary of Shanghai Hitachi, supplying rotary, scroll, and inverter compressors (250W-14000W) to major HVAC OEMs across India and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Air Conditioning Compressors

NAICS

Air and Gas Compressor Manufacturing (333912), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Compressors, Refrigeration Components & Condensing Units (IMADANAG), HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Air conditioning compressors
• Rotary compressors
• Scroll compressors
• Inverter compressors
• HVAC components

Headquarters

HQ city

Sanand

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Compressor Hardware Sales: Manufacturing and selling air conditioning compressors and refrigeration products to OEM customers. Products include rotary compressors, scroll compressors, and inverter compressors across multiple refrigerant types and capacity ranges from 250W to 14000W.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Highly Electrical Appliances India Private Limited manufactures and supplies air conditioning and refrigeration compressors—including rotary, scroll, and DC inverter variable-frequency models—for HVAC OEMs in India and the Middle East. Its portfolio spans capacity from 250W to 14,000W and supports refrigerants R22, R134a, R407C, R410A, R32, and R290, with specialized heat-pump and commercial scroll offerings. The company operates from a 2-million-unit-capacity plant in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Hitachi Electrical Appliance Co. Ltd.

Product overview

Highly Electrical Appliances India Private Limited is a manufacturer of air conditioning compressors and refrigeration products, operating as a subsidiary of Shanghai Hitachi Electrical Appliances Group. The product portfolio centers on rotary and scroll compressors across multiple series (A, D, G, L, H, TH, TE) with capacity ranges from 250W to 14000W, supporting refrigerants including R22, R134a, R407C, R410A, R32, and R290. The company produces specialized offerings including the Realnen 4X-POWER heat pump compressor, S1-POWER variable frequency compressors, commercial scroll compressors up to 12HP, and the Intelligent Multi-linkage control system. With an annual production capacity of 2 million units, products serve dehumidifier, residential AC, light commercial, and heavy commercial air conditioning applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A-Series Rotary Compressors Rotary compressors for dehumidifier applications with a capacity range of 250W to 2600W, supporting R22, R134a, and R410A refrigerants in both constant-speed and inverter variants. Targeted at HVAC OEMs producing dehumidifier equipment.
• D-Series Air Conditioning Compressors AC compressors with a capacity range of 1200W to 3500W, supporting R22, R134a, R407C, and R410A refrigerants in constant and inverter configurations. Targeted at residential AC OEMs.
• G-Series Air Conditioning Compressors AC compressors with a capacity range of 2300W to 5000W, supporting R22 and R410A refrigerants in constant and inverter variants. Targeted at residential and light commercial AC OEMs.
• L-Series Air Conditioning Compressors Compressors with R410A refrigerant support and a capacity range of 3200W to 6500W. Targeted at residential and light commercial AC OEMs.
• H-Series Air Conditioning Compressors AC compressors with a capacity range of 4000W to 8000W, supporting R22 and R410A refrigerants in constant and inverter configurations. Targeted at light commercial AC OEMs.
• TH-Series Commercial Compressors Commercial compressors with R410A refrigerant support and a capacity range of 6500W to 10000W. Targeted at commercial AC OEMs.
• TE-Series Constant-Speed Commercial Compressors Constant-speed commercial AC compressors with R22 refrigerant and a capacity range of 9000W to 14000W. Targeted at heavy commercial AC OEMs.
• Realnen 4X-POWER Heat Pump Compressor Heat pump-specific compressor with claimed 4x energy efficiency versus electric water heaters and 4x the lifespan of ordinary compressors, designed for efficient year-round heating. Targeted at heat-pump water heater and HVAC OEMs.
• S1-POWER Variable Frequency Compressor DC inverter variable frequency air conditioner compressor with low power consumption, high efficiency, strong cooling/heating power, minimal temperature fluctuation, and quiet operation. Targeted at residential and commercial AC OEMs.
• Commercial Scroll Compressor (up to 12HP) Scroll compressor expanded to a 12HP capacity range featuring a flexible structure design, low noise, low vibration, high efficiency, and high reliability. Targeted at commercial AC OEMs.
• Intelligent Multi-linkage Program Intelligent flow control system enabling multi-type flexible combinations to provide comfort-type home air conditioner solutions with high partial-load efficiency, energy savings, and smart distribution. Targeted at residential and light commercial AC OEMs.
• HFC32 (R32) Refrigerant Air Conditioning Equipment Air conditioning equipment enabled for the next-generation HFC32 (R32) low-global-warming-potential refrigerant. Targeted at AC manufacturers transitioning away from higher-GWP refrigerants.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 times energy efficiency - heating energy efficiency is 4 times of electric water heater (Realnen 4X-POWER)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Shanghai Electric Group Co. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest diversified equipment manufacturing groups in China. Related to Shanghai Hitachi through the Shanghai group structure. Sales revenue ranked No.1 in China equipment manufacturing industry since 1990s.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Copeland (Emerson Climate Technologies): One of the world's largest manufacturers of compressors and condensing units for HVAC and refrigeration. Directly comparable to Highly as a B2B supplier of scroll and hermetic compressors to global AC OEMs.
• Danfoss (Compressors): Global manufacturer of compressors for HVAC, refrigeration, and heat pumps, including scroll and inverter types. Comparable to Highly across product category, customer base (AC OEMs), and refrigerant coverage.
• Secop (formerly ACC Austria): Specialist manufacturer of hermetic compressors for commercial and household refrigeration and light commercial AC. Closely comparable to Highly's rotary and scroll compressor offering to OEM customers.
• Shanghai Highly Group: Co-founder of the Hitachi joint venture (Shanghai Hitachi) and co-investor in Highly India. Operates the parent compressor business with 18M units annual capacity, making it the most direct comparable to Highly on product, technology, and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Mitsubishi Electric (Compressor Division): Diversified industrial conglomerate with a major compressor and HVAC systems business. Competitor to Highly in compressor manufacturing, though operating as part of a much broader portfolio including AC units, elevators, and factory automation.
• Daikin Industries: Global leader in AC systems that manufactures compressors in-house at scale and is also a customer of Highly. Compares as both an incumbent competitor and a customer in the same compressor market.
• Panasonic (Appliances & Compressors): Manufactures rotary and scroll compressors for residential and commercial AC as part of its broader appliance and HVAC portfolio. Comparable compressor product lines to Highly with significant global scale.
• LG Electronics (Compressor Business): Major AC OEM with in-house compressor manufacturing and one of Highly's named customers. Comparable in rotary/scroll compressor technology, though LG also captures downstream AC value Highly does not.
• Samsung Electronics (HVAC): Manufactures compressors and AC systems globally. Comparable to Highly as a compressor producer with both proprietary OEM and external AC customers.

Regional players

• Amber Enterprises India: India's largest AC OEM/ODM and a key contract manufacturer of room AC components and finished units for brands including Daikin, Hitachi, and Voltas. Comparable as a regional India-based AC component supplier serving the same customer base as Highly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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