{
  "updated": "2026-05-03",
  "scope": "India AC brand, model-family, and model-code database seed",
  "coverageNote": "Brand coverage is India-first. Model codes are seeded from official/visible catalogs and major India retail listings. Treat this as the TrustAC catalog seed; exhaustive SKU-level parity needs a scheduled importer because brands and retailers refresh listings seasonally.",
  "brands": [
    {
      "name": "LG",
      "logo": "/logos/lg.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "South Korea",
      "indiaPositioning": "Premium inverter and smart AC range with strong urban service presence.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "AI Dual Inverter",
        "Dual Inverter",
        "Hot and Cold Split",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "AS-Q19MNXE",
        "US-H19VNXE",
        "US-Q18JNXE",
        "US-Q19BNZE3",
        "US-Q19KWZE3",
        "US-Q19SWZE"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Voltas",
      "logo": "/logos/voltas.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "India",
      "indiaPositioning": "High-volume Indian AC brand with strong budget and mass-market split AC coverage.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Adjustable Inverter",
        "SAC",
        "Window AC",
        "Hot and Cold"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star Split",
        "1.5T 5 Star Inverter",
        "1T 3 Star Split",
        "2T Split"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Daikin",
      "logo": "/logos/daikin.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "Japan",
      "indiaPositioning": "Premium efficiency and quiet-cooling brand, strong fit for humid and high-use homes.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "JTKJ",
        "FTKF",
        "FTKL",
        "Hot and Cold",
        "Cassette and Commercial"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "FTKF35",
        "FTKF50",
        "FTKF60",
        "FTKL50",
        "JTKJ50"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Blue Star",
      "logo": "/logos/bluestar.png",
      "countryOrigin": "India",
      "indiaPositioning": "Indian cooling specialist with split, window, commercial, and service-led positioning.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "IC Series",
        "Convertible Inverter",
        "Window AC",
        "Hot and Cold"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star Inverter",
        "1.5T 5 Star Inverter",
        "1T Split",
        "2T Split"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Panasonic",
      "logo": "/logos/panasonic.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "Japan",
      "indiaPositioning": "Smart AC and app-control oriented range with inverter and MirAIe positioning.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "MirAIe Smart AC",
        "Convertible Inverter",
        "Matter-enabled Smart AC",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star Inverter",
        "1.5T 5 Star Smart",
        "1T Smart Inverter",
        "2T Inverter"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Carrier",
      "logo": "/logos/carrier.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "United States",
      "indiaPositioning": "Legacy HVAC brand with residential and commercial cooling relevance.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Estrella",
        "Flexicool",
        "Xpert",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star Inverter",
        "1.5T 5 Star Inverter",
        "1T 3 Star Inverter",
        "2T Split"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Samsung",
      "logo": "/logos/samsung.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "South Korea",
      "indiaPositioning": "Digital inverter and premium consumer electronics ecosystem brand.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "WindFree",
        "Digital Inverter",
        "Convertible Cooling",
        "SmartThings AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "3 Star Split",
        "5 Star Split",
        "Digital Inverter 1.5T",
        "WindFree 1.5T"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Hitachi",
      "logo": "/logos/hitachi.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "Japan",
      "indiaPositioning": "Premium cooling brand with strong room AC, inverter, and hot-climate positioning.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Kiyora",
        "Yoshi",
        "Shizuka",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star Inverter",
        "1.5T 5 Star Inverter",
        "1T Split",
        "2T Split"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Godrej",
      "logo": "/logos/godrej.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "India",
      "indiaPositioning": "Indian appliance brand with value, inverter, and eco-refrigerant messaging.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Eon",
        "Inverter Split",
        "Heavy Duty Cooling",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star Inverter",
        "1.5T 5 Star Inverter",
        "1T Split",
        "2T Split"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Haier",
      "logo": "/logos/haier.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "China",
      "indiaPositioning": "Value and feature-led AC range with clean-filter, convertible, and fast-cooling messaging.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Kinouchi",
        "CleanCool",
        "Convertible Inverter",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star Inverter",
        "1.5T 5 Star Inverter",
        "1T Split",
        "2T Split",
        "AB182MCERA",
        "AB242MAERAD",
        "AB242MBERAD",
        "AB242MNERAB",
        "AB24S6SA1FA",
        "AB48S6SR3FA",
        "AC482MDERL",
        "AD102S6SH1FA",
        "AD132HC1QRA",
        "AD242MSERA",
        "AD66S6SH1FA",
        "AS122MNERAB",
        "HSA19GHD-DAI5NB-I",
        "HSA19GHD-MAI5NB-I",
        "HSA19GHD-PAI5NB-I",
        "HSA19GHD-SAI5NB-I",
        "HSA19KHD-BZAI3NB-I",
        "HSA20DSD-GAI5NB-I",
        "HSA20DSD-NAI5NB-I",
        "HSA20GHD-DAI3NB-I",
        "HSA20GHD-MAI3NB-I",
        "HSA24KHD-RAI3NB-I",
        "HSA72DSD-GAI3NB-I",
        "HSU19K-PZAIM5BN-INV",
        "HSU19K-PZAIM5BN-INV-LIMITED"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mitsubishi Electric",
      "logo": "/logos/mitsubishi-electric.png",
      "countryOrigin": "Japan",
      "indiaPositioning": "Premium cooling and heavy-duty reliability, often considered for high-end homes/offices.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "MSY",
        "MS-GK",
        "Heavy Duty Split",
        "Cassette"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T Split",
        "2T Split",
        "MSY-GR",
        "MSY-JP"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Hisense",
      "logo": "/logos/hisense.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "China",
      "indiaPositioning": "Value smart-appliance brand with emerging AC relevance in online-first channels.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Inverter Split",
        "Convertible Cooling",
        "Smart AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star Inverter",
        "1.5T 5 Star Inverter",
        "1T Split"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Lloyd",
      "logo": "/logos/lloyd.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "India",
      "indiaPositioning": "Havells-owned AC brand with broad retail visibility and mass-premium positioning.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Stellar",
        "Grande",
        "Inverter Split",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star Inverter",
        "1.5T 5 Star Inverter",
        "1T Split",
        "2T Split"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "O General",
      "logo": "/logos/general.png",
      "countryOrigin": "Japan",
      "indiaPositioning": "Premium high-cooling-capacity brand used in harsh heat and heavy-use contexts.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "ASGG",
        "ASGA",
        "Hot and Cold",
        "Cassette"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T Inverter",
        "2T Inverter",
        "Heavy Duty Split"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Whirlpool",
      "logo": "/logos/whirlpool.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "United States",
      "indiaPositioning": "Mass consumer appliance brand with residential AC models in India.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Magicool",
        "Inverter Split",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star",
        "1.5T 5 Star",
        "1T Split"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "IFB",
      "logo": "/logos/ifb.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "India",
      "indiaPositioning": "Indian appliance brand with selected room AC presence and service-led buyer expectations.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "FastCool",
        "Grand Smart",
        "GN Pro-Series",
        "Inverter Split"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T 3 Star",
        "1.5T 5 Star",
        "2T 3 Star",
        "CI183GD22RGN1",
        "CI183GN22SGN1",
        "CI185SS22SGN1",
        "CI205GN32RGN1",
        "CI223SS32RGN1",
        "CI2433F323G3"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Midea",
      "logo": "/logos/midea.webp",
      "countryOrigin": "China",
      "indiaPositioning": "OEM and value AC brand with international HVAC scale.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Inverter Split",
        "Window AC",
        "Commercial"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "1.5T Split",
        "1T Split",
        "2T Split"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "TCL",
      "logo": "/logos/tcl.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "China",
      "indiaPositioning": "Online-first electronics brand with value AC presence.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Elite",
        "AI Ultra-Inverter",
        "Smart AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "CW-TW18CR1",
        "CW-TW18CW1S",
        "CW-TW18HW1",
        "M09D1W1",
        "M09S1S2",
        "M09Z12",
        "M18L11",
        "M24D1W2",
        "S09C6S0",
        "S09C8S0",
        "S09P5S0",
        "S09P9S1",
        "TAC-09CHPA/MZ",
        "TAC-09CHSA/XA73I",
        "TAC-09CHSD-FAI",
        "TAC-09CHSD/TPG11",
        "TAC-12CSD/EV3AM",
        "TAC-12CSD/EV3F2",
        "TAC-12CSD/EV3GA",
        "TAC-12CSD/EV3GL",
        "TAC-12CSD/EV5AM",
        "TAC-12CSD/EV5GA",
        "TAC-12CSU/TBFI1",
        "TAC-12CSU/TPCI21",
        "TAC-12CSU/TPXI31",
        "TAC-12CSU/TSSI1",
        "TAC-12CSU/VIG",
        "TAC-12CSU/VIS",
        "TAC-12CSU/ZIM",
        "TAC-12CSU/ZTG",
        "TAC-12CSU/ZTM",
        "TAC-12HSU/TBFI1",
        "TAC-12HSU/TFI",
        "TAC-12HSU/TPCI21",
        "TAC-12HSU/TPXI31",
        "TAC-12HSU/TSSI1",
        "TAC-12HSU/VIG",
        "TAC-12HSU/VIS",
        "TAC-12HSU/ZIM",
        "TAC-12HSU/ZTG",
        "TAC-12HSU/ZTM",
        "TAC-18CSA/TNI2",
        "TAC-18CSA/TPH11I",
        "TAC-18CSA/TPH21",
        "TAC-18CSD/EV3AR",
        "TAC-18CSD/EV3GB",
        "TAC-18CSU/JETV",
        "TAC-18CSU/JETX",
        "TAC-18CSU/TPXI11",
        "TAC-18CSU/VIN",
        "TAC-18CSU/ZIM",
        "TAC-18CSU/ZTX",
        "TAC-18HSD/EV3GL",
        "TAC-18HSU/TNI2",
        "TAC-18HSU/TPXI11",
        "TAC-18HSU/ZIG",
        "TAC-24CSU/ZIG",
        "TAC-30CSU/TPX11",
        "TAC-30CSU/ZTS",
        "TAC-30HSU/TPX11",
        "TAC-30HSU/ZTS",
        "TAC-36CSU/ZIM",
        "TAC-36HSU/ZIM1",
        "TAC-48HSU/TFS",
        "TAC12CSD/EV5F1"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Croma",
      "logo": "/logos/croma.svg",
      "logoClass": "logo-dark",
      "countryOrigin": "India",
      "indiaPositioning": "Tata-owned retail private label with strong online and metro-store visibility.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "7-in-1 Convertible Inverter",
        "5-in-1 Convertible Inverter",
        "4-in-1 Convertible Inverter",
        "Portable AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "CRAC1201",
        "CRLA018IND283252",
        "CRLA018INF170277",
        "CRLA018INF255954",
        "CRLA018INF255958",
        "CRLA018INF283255",
        "CRLA018INF283261",
        "CRLA018INF283280"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "MarQ by Flipkart",
      "logo": "/logos/marq.png",
      "logoClass": "logo-dark",
      "countryOrigin": "India",
      "indiaPositioning": "Flipkart private label built around aggressive online pricing and bundled platform support.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "5-in-1 Convertible Inverter",
        "Turbo Cool Split",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "103IPG25WQV2",
        "105IPG25WQ",
        "153IPG25WQ",
        "153SIAA22BW2",
        "153SIAA22NW",
        "155IPG24WQ",
        "155IPG25WQ",
        "155SIAA22BW",
        "203IPG25WQ",
        "FKAC153SFAA",
        "FKAC153SFWACA"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Motorola",
      "logo": "/logos/motorola.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "United States",
      "indiaPositioning": "Flipkart-led smart AC listings with Wi-Fi, app-control, and value-inverter positioning.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Smart Inverter Split",
        "Convertible Inverter Split"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "103IPG25WQ",
        "153IAA24WM2",
        "153IBP24WQ1",
        "153IPG25WQ",
        "155IPG26WMRS"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Onida",
      "logo": "/logos/onida.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "India",
      "indiaPositioning": "Indian consumer electronics brand with broad inverter split AC families and neem-filter messaging.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Majestic",
        "Rio",
        "Gloria Refresh",
        "Olympus",
        "Ziva",
        "Trendy Tropical",
        "Elegance"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "IR183ELG",
        "IR183GRPS",
        "IR183MJS",
        "IR183RGS",
        "IR183TSN",
        "IR185ZVC",
        "IR185ZVS",
        "IR193MJS",
        "IR195GRPS",
        "IR195MJS",
        "IR195OYS",
        "IR195TRS"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Sansui",
      "logo": "/logos/sansui.png",
      "countryOrigin": "Japan",
      "indiaPositioning": "Value-focused online AC presence with Arctic Pro and Zen Cool inverter positioning.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Arctic Pro",
        "Zen Cool Inverter",
        "Split AC",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "JSP123SI24A1",
        "JSP123SICG",
        "JSP173SICG",
        "JSP182FSCG",
        "JSP183SI24A1",
        "JSP183SICFB1",
        "JSP183SICG",
        "JSP185SI24A1",
        "JSP185SICG",
        "JSP243SICG",
        "S2SD52.WS1-MDA",
        "S2SD53 WS1-MDA",
        "S2SN53.WS1-MDA",
        "SAC153SFA",
        "SS3T54.WS1-CU",
        "SS4C34.WS1-CM",
        "SS4C54.WS1-CM"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Cruise",
      "logo": "/logos/cruise.webp",
      "logoClass": "logo-dark",
      "countryOrigin": "India",
      "indiaPositioning": "India-focused AC specialist selling home, portable, cassette, tower, and ducted systems.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "VarioQool",
        "VarioQool Pro",
        "VarioQool Ultra",
        "JetQool",
        "EazyQool",
        "Portable",
        "Cassette",
        "Tower",
        "Ducted"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "CCCDBK-AJ324FS3",
        "CCCDBK-AJ336FS2",
        "CCCDBK-AJ348FT1",
        "CCCVBJ-AS124VS4",
        "CDFKSD-ES124SSM",
        "CDFKSD-ES148SSM",
        "CDFKSD-ES160SSM",
        "CFCDBK-TS536S1",
        "CFCDBK-TS548ST1",
        "CFFKMG-TS360NS",
        "CPCATF-PQ3S12",
        "CWCDBJ-EQ3N123",
        "CWCDBJ-EQ3N183",
        "CWCDBJ-EQ3N243",
        "CWCDBK-JQ7G193",
        "CWCDBK-JQ7G253",
        "CWCVBJ-VP3F185",
        "CWCVBJ-VU5F195",
        "CWCVBJ-VU5F245",
        "CWCVBK-VQ1W173",
        "CWCVBK-VQ3D185",
        "CWCVBK-VQ3G183",
        "CWCVBL-VP3F125",
        "CWCVBL-VP3F183BL",
        "CWCVBL-VQ1S123P",
        "CWCVBL-VQ1W123",
        "CWCVBM-VP3F185",
        "CWCVBM-VP3F185BL",
        "CWCVBM-VP3F193BL",
        "CWCVBM-VQ1D123",
        "CWCVBM-VQ1D185",
        "CWCVBM-VQ1D243",
        "CWCVBM-VQ1F243BL",
        "CWCVBM-VQ1W243",
        "CWCVBM-VQ3D173",
        "CWCVBM-VQ3S173",
        "CWCVFJ-VQ5G243",
        "CWCVFK-VQ5G183",
        "CWCVFM-VQ5G183"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Toshiba",
      "logo": "/logos/toshiba.png",
      "countryOrigin": "Japan",
      "indiaPositioning": "Japanese residential and commercial AC range with hi-wall inverter, fixed-speed, cassette, and VRF catalog depth.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Shibui HiWall",
        "G3KCV",
        "SKCV3SG",
        "R32 Split",
        "Heating and Cooling Inverter",
        "Hi Wall Fixed Speed"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "RAS-13N3ACV-IN",
        "RAS-13N3KCV-IN",
        "RAS-13P5KCV3XGQ-IN",
        "RAS-13P5KCV5XGQ-IN",
        "RAS-18P5KCV3XGQ-IN",
        "RAS-18P5KCV5XGQ-IN",
        "RAS-24P5KCV3XGQ-IN",
        "RAS-24P5KCV5XGQ-IN"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Sharp",
      "logo": "/logos/sharp.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "Japan",
      "indiaPositioning": "Emerging India AC listings around Reiryou, J-Tech, and high-ambient inverter positioning.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Reiryou",
        "J-Tech Inverter",
        "Convertible Split"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "AH-SI12V3B-GCN",
        "AH-SI17V3B-GCN",
        "AH-SI18V5B-GC",
        "AH-SI18V5B-SC",
        "AH-SI19V3B-GC",
        "AH-SI20V5B-SCHD",
        "AH-SI24V3B-SCN",
        "AH-XP18WHT",
        "AHSI20V5BSCHD"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Mitsubishi Heavy Industries",
      "logo": "/logos/mitsubishi-heavy.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "Japan",
      "indiaPositioning": "Premium Japanese heavy-duty room and light-commercial AC range, distinct from Mitsubishi Electric.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "SRK",
        "DXK",
        "Heavy Duty Split",
        "Cassette",
        "VRF"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "SRK10YXP-W6",
        "SRK13YXP-W6",
        "SRK13YXS-W6",
        "SRK18YXP-W6",
        "SRK18YXS-W6",
        "SRK24YXS-W6"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Kelvinator",
      "logo": "/logos/kelvinator.png",
      "logoClass": "logo-dark",
      "countryOrigin": "United States",
      "indiaPositioning": "Reliance Retail-backed India catalog with inverter split and window AC entries.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Kel Inverter Split",
        "Inverter Window",
        "Fixed Speed Window"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "KAS-F183PLSY5",
        "KAS-I18CAFC",
        "KAS-V183ALSG5",
        "KAS-V193PLSC5",
        "KAS-V193PLSG5",
        "KAS-X18301B",
        "KAS-X18320B",
        "KAW-F12BPSC",
        "KAW-F183PMSY5",
        "KAW-I18CPSC"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "AKAI",
      "logo": "/logos/akai.webp",
      "countryOrigin": "Japan",
      "indiaPositioning": "Value AC catalog in India with inverter split, hot-and-cold, and high-ambient 2026 models.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Kaashmir",
        "Nilgiree",
        "Siaachen",
        "Split Inverter",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "AKSF-123DQE",
        "AKSF-123GQA",
        "AKSF-183DQE",
        "AKSI-123PQA",
        "AKSI-123PQE",
        "AKSI-183E1PQE",
        "AKSI-183EPQA",
        "AKSI-183FQT",
        "AKSI-183PQA",
        "AKSI-183PQE",
        "AKSI-185EPQA",
        "AKSI-185PQA",
        "AKSI-243E2PQA",
        "AKSI-243EPQA",
        "AKSI-243EPQE",
        "AKW183CE"
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "AmazonBasics",
      "logo": "/logos/amazon.svg",
      "countryOrigin": "United States",
      "indiaPositioning": "Amazon private-label AC listings with older inverter split and window models still visible in India price databases.",
      "modelFamilies": [
        "Inverter Split",
        "Window AC"
      ],
      "trackedModelCodes": [
        "AB2020INAC020",
        "AB2020INAC021",
        "AB2020INAC027",
        "AB2021INAC001",
        "AB2021INAC002",
        "AB2021INAC003",
        "AB2021INAC029",
        "AB2021INAC030",
        "AB2021INAC033",
        "AB22FSAC3S04",
        "AB22INVAC3S06",
        "PBAC12K3INV101",
        "PBAC18K3INV101",
        "PBAC18K3INV301"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "lastModelScrape": {
    "date": "2026-05-03",
    "sourceFile": "data/scrapes/ac-model-scrape-curated.json"
  }
}