Reimagining Refrigeration & Cold Rooms for India — Beyond Basics (Part-1) Refrigeration and cold rooms are now central to India’s supply chain — from farm produce to vaccines and from hotels to e-commerce frozen deliveries. Yet most industry write-ups focus on equipment specs, temperature charts, and supplier comparisons . What’s rarely explored are the deeply Indian challenges and opportunities — the ones that define success or failure on the ground. Not All Cold Rooms Are Equal 1. Climate Variation Across India: India’s climate isn’t uniform — it varies from 40°C deserts in Rajasthan to humid coasts in Kerala, to cold plains in North India. A cold room in Chennai faces heat + humidity, whereas one in Chandigarh battles dry heat + seasonal drops to 0 °C. ⚡ Why these matters: Standard cold room designs often assume “one environment fits all”. In reality: · Insulation needs differ — humidity causes condensation and corrosion faster in coastal a...