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Bringing advanced HVAC&R Technology to Middle East​.

Redefining solutions across HVAC&R products and services.

Indian Legacy of Excellence

Market leader for Ducted Splits with over 45% share.

Market leader and complete solutions provider in Commercial Refrigeration.

Distinct #2 in the VRF category.

#2 in the Chillers
category.

Highest market share in the Mini–Splits High-Efficiency category.

1st Company to Introduce Ducted Splits Inverter Systems to India.

At Blue Star, we empower people and businesses worldwide by enhancing the very essentials of life – air, food, and water – with our products and service offerings which cool, heat, and preserve them.

As India's leading HVAC&R Company, we boast of a strong financial standing with annual revenues exceeding $1.16bn. Our unique integrated model brings together manufacturing, contracting, and after-sales services, allowing us to deliver comprehensive solutions. This comprehensive approach translates to diverse solutions for businesses worldwide, enabling a seamless client experience from custom design and installation to ongoing maintenance. This commitment to comprehensive solutions is evident with one out of every three commercial buildings in India relying on Blue Star products. 

Our Extensive Network 

  • 7 Advanced Manufacturing Units: Ensures consistent quality and innovation.
     
  • 34 Offices across 20 Countries: Delivering expertise worldwide.

     

  • 3,200 Dedicated Employees and 5,500 Channel Partners: Collaborative strength for exceptional services.

     

  • 10,000 Stores: Wide reach for convenient access.


 

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Over 80 Years of Leadership

For over eight decades, Blue Star has proudly served as India's leading force in the HVAC&R industry. Founded in 1943, our journey has been defined by unwavering commitment to trust and excellence. This dedication has propelled remarkable achievements while ensuring consistent quality and innovation.

History

History

1943

Founded by Mohan T Advani, Blue Star initially specialised in the reconditioning of Air Conditioners and Refrigerators

1943-46
  • Blue Star formed its first foreign association by becoming Worthington's India-based partner.
  • Blue Star became the sole agency for US-based Melchoir Armstrong Dessau Company.
  • We ventured into Ice Candy Machines, Bottle Coolers, Central Air Conditioning, and Water Coolers.
1949

Blue Star transitioned to Blue Star Engineering Company Private Limited.

1960

We surpassed 1000 employees and went public in 1969 to become Blue Star Limited.

1970
  • Blue Star became the all-India distributor for Hewlett-Packard products.
  • We executed prestigious projects, reaching $1.22m in revenue.
1978
  • Blue Star established a joint venture with Al Shirawi in Dubai, marking the first step in our global expansion.
  • Blue Star executed noteworthy projects in Syria, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia.
  • We launched a dedicated Industrial Division, offering comprehensive Air Conditioning Solutions and undertaking complex turnkey projects.
1984

Leadership transitioned to Ashok M Advani and Suneel M Advani.

1990

Blue Star enhanced existing business competencies and re-engineered products to align with the growing opportunities of economic liberalisation.

1997

We set up an advanced manufacturing facility at Dadra, India, and strengthened the dealer network.

2000
  • Blue Star established Blue Star Infotech Ltd.
  • We began exporting Air Conditioning products from our Dadra, India factory.
  • Blue Star developed a new corporate vision: 'To deliver a world-class customer experience.'
2002-03
  • Blue Star crossed the $0.073bn milestone.
  • We nearly doubled our revenue to $0.144bn by 2005-06.
2008
  • We ventured into the electrical contracting business.
  • Blue Star acquired Naseer Electricals Private Limited.
2010

Blue Star acquired D S Gupta Construction Private Limited, a leading firm in plumbing and firefighting.

2011-15
  • Blue Star focused on the residential segment, launching contemporary Air Conditioners.
  • We achieved significant growth in Room Air Conditioner sales.
2015
  • Blue Star crossed the $0.366bn revenue milestone.
  • We transferred the PE&IS business to a separate subsidiary, Blue Star Engineering & Electronics.
  • Blue Star explored global markets and expanded its Room Air Conditioner sales.
2017
  • Blue Star pioneered Precision Inverter Air Conditioners.
  • We formed a wholly owned subsidiary, Blue Star International FZCO.
2018
  • We celebrated our Platinum Jubilee Year.
  • Blue Star achieved $0.562bn in annual revenue.
2019

We appointed India cricketer, Virat Kohli, as our brand ambassador.

2020

Blue Star wins 'The Best Governed Company' award at the '19th ICSI National Awards for Excellence in Corporate Governance'.

2021

We launched a new affordable range of Split Air Conditioners for the mass market.

2022
  • Record revenue and profits reported in Q4 FY22.
  • We forayed into Water Projects Business.
  • We inaugurated the 'Customer Experience Centre' and 'Innovation Centre' in Thane, India.
  • We inaugurated a 'Customer Experience Centre' for Non-Destructive Testing Systems.
2023
  • Blue Star Climatech Ltd. began commercial production at its new plant in Sri City, India.
  • Ashok M Advani, Chairman Emeritus and Promoter of Blue Star Limited, offered a grant totalling $0.012bn to the Company.
  • Blue Star delivered exceptional financial results in FY23.
  • Total Income grew 31.3%: $0.95bn and Operating Profit grew 42.2%: $0.060bn.
  • Blue Star raised $0.122bn through Qualified Institutional Placements to fund its growth plans.
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Our Company Values

  • Be a Company that is a pleasure to do business with.

     

  • Win our people's hearts and minds.

     

  • Continuously improve shareholder value.

     

  • Give primacy to meritocracy and professional management.

     

  • Place the Company's interest above one's own.

     

  • Conduct business with personal integrity and ethics.
     
  • Treat business partners as respected members of our organisation.

     

  • Encourage learning, experimentation and innovation in what we do.

     

  • Ensure high standards of corporate governance.

     

  • Work in a boundary-less manner between various functions to provide the best solutions to customers.

     

  • Be a good corporate citizen.

 

Our Management

Vir S Advani

Vir S Advani

Chairman and Managing Director

B Thiagarajan

B Thiagarajan

Managing Director

P V Rao

P V Rao

Executive Director,
Projects, Solutions & 
International 

Madhanagopal Chandrakumar

Madhanagopal Chandrakumar

Chief Executive Officer 
International Operations, 
Middle East, Africa & SAARC

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About Blue Star’s Corporate Responsibility

Blue Star empowers people and communities. Air, food and water are three essential elements that life depends upon, and the Company uses its expertise in cooling, purifying and preserving these resources. The Company provides products and services across all sections of society. Blue Star’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives are dedicated to causes related to education, skilling, children’s and women’s health, and women’s empowerment. Blue Star is dedicated to improving the quality of life of those communities who reside around the Company’s manufacturing facilities. Blue Star Foundation was established in 1982, to support initiatives in the areas of education, health, and poverty alleviation. These efforts have flourished over time, with structured CSR activities. The involvement of the Company’s employees utilising their domain knowledge and skillsets helped in creating and compounding a long-lasting and sustainable impact on the projects undertaken. Our CSR activities are strategically mapped out, monitored and evaluated by a dedicated CSR Committee and Board of Trustees of the Blue Star Foundation.

 

Alignment and Focus:
 

  • CSR activities at Blue Star are aligned with the Companies Act, 2013.
     
  • We focus on skill development, education, health, hygiene, wellness, women's empowerment and rural development.

 

At Blue Star, we believe that the potential of human ingenuity is boundless. As an organisation, we work to foster this spark in our people and their endeavours, and we seek to unlock and nurture talent across the communities we are associated with. 'Sitare' is a Blue Star’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative for capacity development – through digital education initiatives for school children, vocational education, and skill-building for enhancing employability, and scholarships for deserving and needy students pursuing higher education. We are committed to making investments in and developing 'Sitare' as a programme to help children and youth who want to fulfil their potential through continuous learning with an aspiration to reach for the stars.

CSR Initiatives

 

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Apprenticeship


Blue Star actively participates in the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) in India providing students with valuable on-the-job training.

  • This apprenticeship programme bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing students in India for successful careers.   
  • It offers academic credit for on-the-job training, thereby enriching the learning experience.   
  • Blue Star apprentices in India receive hands-on training in the manufacturing facilities, acquiring practical skills and knowledge.  
  • Upon successful completion of the programme, which includes a minimum service tenure of three months, apprentices are awarded a highly valued experience certificate from a reputed company.
  • Blue Star offers competitive stipends to apprentices, exceeding the minimum wage for unskilled workers in each state of India, ensuring financial support throughout the programme. 

     

Enhancing Soft Skill Training Programme with NAPS Trainees
 

Blue Star recognises the importance of soft skills for career success and provides NAPS trainees in India with these essential competencies through one-day training workshops conducted across all factory locations in India.

  • The workshops focus on developing a success mindset by building emotional intelligence and fostering practical skills for effective teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution.  
  • This programme prepares trainees in India for workplace readiness and equips them to navigate daily challenges with confidence. Every year we train hundreds of trainees who have benefited from this impactful initiative in India. 
     
 
Vocational Training
 

Blue Star plays a leading role in providing comprehensive vocational training in the AC&R and MEP fields in India through partnerships with esteemed institutions, professional bodies, and corporations.

  • Initiatives include setting up customised classrooms and practical labs, developing curriculums tailored to industry needs, training trainers to ensure high-quality instruction, monitoring teaching sessions to maintain programme effectiveness, and delivering guest lectures to share industry knowledge and expertise.
  • Blue Star fosters a culture of volunteerism among employees, enabling them to share their skills and knowledge with trainees at no cost.   
  • The Company demonstrates a strong commitment to vocational training by providing ongoing support to renowned institutes like the Indo-German Institute of Technology, Thakkar Bapa Vidyalaya, Sanskriti Samvardhan Mandal, Ramakrishna Mission Shilpamandira, and Apollo Total Health. This support includes faculty fee contributions and student training expenditure, ensuring financial accessibility for aspiring technicians.   
  • We have collaborated with the ICICI Academy of Skills to enhance the success of their AC&R course by providing curriculum and expert training resources in the past.   

Group Companies

Established in April 2017, Blue Star International FZCO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Star Limited. Headquartered in the Dubai Airport Freezone, United Arab Emirates, the company operates two major divisions: the Global Products Sales Division and the Global Projects Division. It also manages joint ventures in Qatar and Malaysia. 

 

Global Products Sales Division
This division focuses on exporting air conditioning and commercial refrigeration products and systems worldwide. Blue Star International FZCO handles the global distribution of unitary products, DX commercial refrigeration systems, and applied systems products. It is also responsible for overseeing Blue Star's Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) and Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) businesses. 

 

Subsidiary and Joint Ventures
In addition to its core operations, Blue Star International FZCO has a subsidiary called Blue Star Systems and Solutions LLC operating in mainland UAE. The company also maintains a joint venture in Malaysia, known as Blue Star M & E Engineering Sdn Bhd.

 

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Blue Star International FZCO expanded its operations by establishing a subsidiary in the mainland UAE in August, 2018. This subsidiary is named Blue Star Systems and Solutions LLC. 

 

Strategic Objective

The primary aim behind this expansion is to enhance Blue Star's competitiveness in the global market, particularly in the areas of central air conditioning, mid-sized HVAC&R projects, and services. 

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Based in Doha, Blue Star Qatar WLL is a subsidiary of Blue Star Limited. Established on February, 2007, it operates as a joint venture with Al Malki Trading and Contracting Company WLL.

 

Business Focus:

We specialize in several key areas, including design, engineering, installation, maintenance, and contracts related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. We are also deeply involved in the HVAC&R domain, catering to the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors within the Middle East. 

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Blue Star M & E Engineering Sdn Bhd, established in November, 1993, emerged as a joint venture between Blue Star Limited and Amcorp Properties Bhd (formerly known as Arab-Malaysian Development Bhd). Ownership restructuring in 2017 and 2020 led to it becoming a joint venture of BSL AC&R (Singapore) Pte Ltd, while maintaining its association with Blue Star Limited. 

 

Business Focus: Amcorp Properties Bhd

Amcorp Properties Bhd, commonly known as AmProp, concentrates its efforts on property development, infrastructure, utilities, engineering, and construction. 

 

Expertise and Certification

Blue Star M & E Engineering Sdn Bhd is ISO 9001:2015 certified, specialising in HVAC and MEP contracting and maintenance services in Malaysia. Its scope encompasses mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contracting, including the operation and maintenance of HVAC systems. 

 

Project Expertise

The company has a successful track record of supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning central air conditioning systems for various applications, including hotels, offices, and factories. 

 

Central Air Conditioning Solutions

Blue Star M & E designs, engineers, and implements central air conditioning solutions for diverse sectors such as offices, hospitals, hotels, and commercial complexes. It offers comprehensive solutions, including heat load estimation, air distribution, quality component procurement, and skilled workforce deployment. 

 

Leveraging Blue Star's Experience

Blue Star M & E leverages over eight decades of experience that Blue Star has gained in India. This expertise encompasses contemporary designs, project management capabilities, and efficient service delivery. 

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Blue Star North America functions as a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Star Ltd, a renowned HVAC Company with a substantial market presence and a legacy of 80 years. This publicly traded company serves a diverse clientele encompassing residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. 

 

Specialisation in Product Design and Development
Blue Star North America excels in product design, development, and manufacturing, meticulously tailored to meet the unique requirements of diverse markets and customers. The company is dedicated to supporting its Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers across various critical areas. 

 

Collaborative and Custom-Designed Solutions
The company takes pride in its customised approach, crafting solutions that precisely align with customer demands. Unlike generic offerings or minor product modifications, Blue Star North America's customer-centric approach leads to innovative and distinct products. 

 

Core Competencies and Product Offerings
The company's core strengths lie in heat pump technology, refrigerant expertise, and control development and integration with OEMs. These competencies drive the creation of cutting-edge products, including air-to-water heat pumps, ducted heat pumps, mini-splits, VRF systems, and application-specific heat pumps.  

 

Commitment to R&D and Manufacturing Excellence

Blue Star North America is committed to investing in research and development, manufacturing processes, and production facilities. This dedication extends to the establishment of innovation centres, testing laboratories, and state-of-the-art factories spanning an extensive area.  

 

Value Proposition
In summary, Blue Star North America is the trusted partner in Research and Development (R&D) and manufacturing, particularly in the domain of heat pump decarbonisation technologies.
 

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BLUE STAR EUROPE B.V. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Star Ltd, a publicly traded HVAC leader with an illustrious 80-year history. With an annual revenue of $1 billion, Blue Star has been a pioneer in air conditioning and refrigeration solutions, excelling in creating products for extreme and diverse climates. BLUE STAR EUROPE B.V. represents the Company, extending its product design and manufacturing expertise to HVAC firms across Europe.

 

Tailored Solutions for Specific Markets 

Blue Star specialises in custom product design and development, closely aligning with unique market and customer requirements. The Company collaborates with OEM customers to bridge product gaps, accelerate time-to-market, and address technology shortfalls within their portfolios. Blue Star expands manufacturing capabilities and offers bespoke solutions tailored precisely to customer needs, going beyond standardised catalogues or superficial product modifications. 

 

Customer-Centric Approach

Blue Star's flexible, customer-centric approach leads to the creation of fresh, distinct products for OEM customers. By working closely with partners, the Company understands growth objectives and capabilities, formulating a comprehensive product strategy. With a holistic customer engagement model and engineering expertise, Blue Star delivers products that meet customer expectations and market requirements, ensuring timely and precisely specified product launches. 

 

Core Competencies 

Blue Star excels in core competencies like heat pump technology, refrigerant expertise, and controls development, integrated seamlessly with OEMs. These capabilities result in an impressive product range, including air-to-water heat pumps, ducted heat pumps, mini-splits, VRF systems, and swimming pool heaters, all designed for quality and performance. Blue Star's ongoing investment in research and development enhances manufacturing processes to provide innovative and industry-leading solutions to its partners. 

 

World-Class Infrastructure and Value Proposition 

Blue Star is dedicated to innovation, reflected in its world-class research and development, state-of-the-art testing labs, and extensive manufacturing capabilities. With over 1 million sq. ft. of resources, including seven manufacturing facilities, Blue Star is prepared to support its growing international customer base. The Company's value proposition emphasises its commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions as a trusted partner in heat pump decarbonisation technologies.

 

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An CDM/OEM Subsidiary, Blue Star Climatech Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Blue Star Limited, specialising in Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) of both Residential and Commercial air conditioning units exclusively for Blue Star Limited. 

 

State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility
At present, Blue Star Climatech boasts an impressive manufacturing capacity of 3,00,000 units per annum, with future expansion plans already in motion. Our cutting-edge production facility, located in Sri City, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh, India, spans across 20 acres and features a high level of automation, ensuring globally competitive product quality.
 

Supporting Government Initiatives
Our facility aligns with the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme initiated by the Government of India, further demonstrating our commitment to quality and innovation in the HVAC&R industry.

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A wholly-owned subsidiary of Blue Star Limited, Blue Star Engineering & Electronics Limited is known for delivering comprehensive engineering solutions. With over six decades of experience, the company has established itself as a trusted solution provider, offering cutting-edge technology products and end-to-end engineering solutions across a diverse spectrum of industries nationwide. 

 

Tailored Engineering Solutions 

Blue Star E&E specialises in creating bespoke engineering solutions that precisely meet customer needs. The company operates as a strategic partner, closely collaborating with globally renowned manufacturers in sectors such as MedTech equipment, Data Security Solutions, and Industrial Solutions. The result is a range of customised solutions designed to address unique industry requirements.

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