CE marking is a declaration, not a quality award. By applying the mark, the manufacturer states that the product meets the EU legislation that applies to it, which for commercial refrigeration typically includes electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility requirements, among others. For many product types, the manufacturer can assess conformity itself; some require a third-party notified body. The manufacturer keeps technical documentation and a declaration of conformity to support the mark.
In India, CE marking has no legal force, but buyers sometimes treat it as a sign that equipment was designed to European safety norms. That is reasonable only if the mark is genuine and backed by documents. Ask for the EU declaration of conformity and check which directives and standards it lists. CE is also not a hygiene certification; it does not show the cabinet meets food equipment sanitation standards.
A hotel in Kolkata comparing imported and locally made reach-ins might ask suppliers of CE-marked units for their declarations of conformity, while still checking BIS requirements and local service support.