Is your home also caught in the AC temperature war - 18°C or 24°C? Well, the government might actually settle the debate for good. That's because they're thinking of putting a cap on how low your AC can go. Under this, ACs will no longer cool below 20°C or heat above 28°C. Sounds odd, right? But there’s a reason. You see, air conditioner ownership in India has tripled since 2010. With AC ownership rising fast and electricity bills soaring, the government wants to cut down on the power we use to stay cool. But here’s the thing: temperature caps alone won’t solve the crisis. India’s cities are built in a way that trap heat instead of reflecting it. Roads made of asphalt, glassy high-rises, everything around us is working against efficient cooling. And while some parts of the world are already experimenting with better designs, India might have its own answers hidden in traditional architecture, like the classic jaali or using materials like bricks or clay. Plus right now, ACs are taxed like luxury goods. But in a country where summer feels like 50°C, that label and the 28% GST that comes with it, feels increasingly out of place, making people go for cheaper, less efficient models. So yes, setting limits on your AC may be one step. But the real fix lies in rethinking how we build, design, and cool our spaces. We unpack the details in today’s Finshots! https://tinyurl.com/One-nation-one-ac