Sri City, Andhra pradesh
Hisar, Haryana
The global agreement that phased out ozone-depleting refrigerants and set the foundation for today’s refrigerant regulations.
India completed the HCFC phase-out in new equipment in 2024 and will eliminate all HCFC use by 2030.
Global climate agreement driving the transition to lower-emission technologies.
Accelerates adoption of low-GWP refrigerants across buildings, industry and infrastructure.
First international agreement to classify HFCs as greenhouse gases.
Established the first legally binding international framework linking greenhouse gas emissions — including industrial refrigerants — to climate accountability.
Extended the Montreal Protocol to phase down high-GWP HFC refrigerants.
India's HFC phasedown starts with a freeze in 2028, followed by staged reductions through 2047.
India's primary legislation regulating ozone-depleting refrigerants.
COVERS
BUSINESS IMPACT
Manufacturers and importers must comply with licensing and reporting requirements.
India's national roadmap for sustainable cooling.
Targets by 2037-38
BUSINESS IMPACT
Influences future procurement, building codes and refrigerant adoption.
Regulates refrigerant imports through licensing and quota systems.
Targets by 2037-38
BUSINESS IMPACT
Importers must hold valid licences and comply with annual quotas.
Regulates refrigerant imports through licensing and quota systems.
COVERS
BUSINESS IMPACT
Facilities handling flammable refrigerants require PESO approval.
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
Ozone Cell, MoEFCC
Ministry of Commerce
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
India's primary legislation regulating ozone-depleting refrigerants.
Manufacturers and importers must comply with licensing and reporting requirements.
India's national roadmap for sustainable cooling.
Influences future procurement, building codes and refrigerant adoption.
Regulates refrigerant imports through licensing and quota systems.
Importers must hold valid licences and comply with annual quotas.
Regulates refrigerant imports through licensing and quota systems.
Facilities handling flammable refrigerants require PESO approval.
Identify refrigerants currently in use and those approaching phase-out.
Evaluate lower-GWP alternatives such as R-32, R-290 and retrofit solutions.
Choose certified products with verified purity and traceability.
Plan for the 2028 freeze and future HFC reduction milestones.
Point at the code on your DewGas cylinder
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