Induction cooktops have slowly become a part of most homes. They make life and cooking (which is one of the harder things one does in life) super convenient and are overall energy efficient as well. There's no hassle of paying extra for gas and it can easily be stored in shelves when not in use, saving you so much counter space. If you're looking to buy, here are some of the best budget induction cooktops you should consider.
Top 6 Induction Cooktops Under INR 3,000 For Quick And Hassle Free Cooking
Philips Viva Collection HD4928/01
₹5295
Optimized for Indian cooking, this one from Philips has functions like roti/dosa, pressure cooker, gravy, stir fry and more. The temperature settings range from keep warm to 210 degrees. I appreciate the simple and straightforward design, which makes it super easy to use. It can hold cookware up to 8 kg and has a 1.2 metre cord for convenience.
Discounted Price: INR 2,899
Wonderchef Torino Plus Induction Plate
₹4200
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I’ve used multiple appliances from this brand and their products do not disappoint. And if you do run into a problem, their customer service is prompt and helpful. This induction has all the necessary functions, which makes it great for everyday use. There are 11 temperature settings, from 50 to 270 degrees, so you can easily make soups, dals, boil veggies, steam momo and more. And for when you're super hungry, the turbo function comes in handy, as it allows for faster cooking. It also includes safety functions like an auto turn-off.
Discounted Price: INR 2,394
Prestige PIC 16.0+
₹3945
I'm convinced that Prestige induction cooktops are a version of the unbreakable Nokia phone of this category. And I say this because I have one that has stood the test of time. Other than that it's got the usual stuff like an Indian menu, timer and a pause function for convenience. It also has an automatic voltage regulator, which takes care of voltage variance and is good for the durability of the appliance.
Discounted Price: INR 2,685
Bajaj, ICX Neo
₹4950
Bajaj is another user-trusted brand when it comes to home and kitchen appliances. This one's got seven cooking settings that are quite convenient—boil, fry, rotis/dosas, curry, idli, milk/tea and manual—and an auto shut-off feature, so the induction will switch off if there is no vessel on it for over a minute.
Discounted Price: INR 2,529
Usha CookJoy
₹4000
The Cookjoy comes in many variants, you can choose the wattage according to your usage. You can choose something as low as 1350 W but I suggest the 2000 W one, as it comes with the highest number of functions (eight preset menus to begin with) and a full touch panel. It's also got pan sensor technology, which means it only operates when cookware is placed on it.
Discounted Price: INR 2,089
Prestige PIC20.0 Induction Cooktop
₹3645
Prestige inductions are a favourite, as I said. This one is simple to use, with Indian cooking settings and an automatic voltage regulator, which helps in energy saving. It's got eight pre-sets and a timer function as well. All that with a one-year warranty, the name of Prestige, and it's still the most reasonable in terms of pricing.
Discounted Price: INR 1,999
