On this episode, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to  B Thiagarajan, Managing Director of manufacturing company Blue Star. He has more than four decades of experience, having worked for reputed companies such as Larsen &Toubro Ltd, BPL Systems Ltd and Voltas Ltd, prior to joining Blue Star in 1998. From April 1, 2019, he has taken charge as Managing Director of Blue Star currently overseeing the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration business operations in the India geography, including Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Customer Service. He also oversees Corporate Communications and Public Relations functions.Mr B Thiagarajan plays an active role in various industry fora and is the Past President of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Manufacturers Association (RAMA). He is the Past Chairman of CII Western Region and CII Maharashtra State and is currently a member of the CII National Council and chairs the CII National Committee on Consumer Electronics and Durables and CII task Force on Rural Development and Migrant Work Force. He is a Senior Fellow and the National Vice Chairman of the Indian Green Building Council.In this conversation you will learn about the intricacies of manufacturing air conditioners, the finer details on the kind of parts and materials needed for air-conditioners, how environmental trends affect their manufacturing processes, Mr Thiagarajans ups and downs in the business and much more.Connecting the Dots with B Thiagarajan on YoutubeFor more of our coverage check out thecore.inSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Linkedin | Youtube | Telegram