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Kone surpasses Otis in Indian market, plans major expansion of connected elevators

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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Kone surpassed Otis in the Indian market and announced plans to double the number of connected elevators in its India portfolio within a year. Currently, approximately 50,000 lifts in India are connected and can be controlled remotely. This connected technology uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict failures and carry out preventive maintenance.

From indiatimes.com

Why it matters

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Kone's market gain from Otis in India signals increased competition within the elevator manufacturing sector. The expansion of connected-lift technology aims to minimize downtime and improve operational reliability for building owners.

From indiatimes.com

Who's involved

  • KoneExpanding connected elevator services and gaining market share in India.
  • OTISLost market share to Kone in the Indian market through direct competition.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • OTISSpeculative

    OTIS could face reduced revenue in the Indian market due to competitive loss.

  • HitachiSpeculative

    Hitachi might face increased competitive pressure in the region, potentially affecting core business investment.

  • West BengalSpeculative

    West Bengal may see increased foreign direct investment potential due to Kone's operational success in the state.

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