VAYU Launches in India with a 5–45 kW compressor portfolio

Hyderabad, August 20, 2026: VAYU, a new air compressor brand created for ambitious manufacturers and growing businesses, today announced its launch in India with a portfolio of compressed air solutions designed to deliver dependable performance, operational simplicity and efficient ownership across diverse manufacturing requirements.

The launch comes at a time when India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are playing an increasingly important role in the country’s industrial growth story. According to the Economic Survey 2025–26, MSMEs contribute approximately 35.4% of India’s manufacturing output, 48.58% of the country’s exports and 31.1% of GDP, underscoring the scale and significance of the sector to India’s economy.

Built in India and designed around the operating realities of Indian manufacturing businesses, VAYU reflects a strong belief in the ambition and potential of this entrepreneurial ecosystem. The brand has been created to support manufacturers as they grow and evolve, with compressed air solutions engineered for real-world operating conditions, simple operation and responsive service support.

Anvar Jay Varadaraj, Chief Operating Officer, Elgi Equipments, said, “India’s manufacturing story is ultimately a story of its entrepreneurs - the businesses that continue to invest, build capabilities, create employment and contribute to the country’s growth. We have served this community for decades and have seen their needs evolve as their businesses grow.

VAYU represents the next step in that journey, bringing dependable screw compressor technology, built in India around the realities of Indian manufacturing, to a broader base of businesses. Our ambition is to grow with these manufacturers in India and, over time, take VAYU to customers around the world.”

At launch, VAYU offers a 5–45 kW range of air compressors, available in fixed- and variable-speed configurations and designed for operating pressures ranging from 7 to 12.5 bar. The portfolio is supported by a range of accessories, genuine spare parts, comprehensive warranty coverage and nationwide service support.

Growing with India’s Manufacturing Entrepreneurs: For decades, ELGi has served manufacturing businesses across India through its reciprocating compressor portfolio, building long-standing relationships with customers as their businesses and compressed air requirements have evolved. VAYU represents the next step in this engagement, bringing screw compressor technology to a broader base of manufacturing businesses seeking to upgrade their compressed air capabilities.