LPG crisis: 5 things to check before buying an induction cooktop

Written By: Abhijeet Sen | Updated: Mar 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

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Here are the five 5 things you should check before buying an induction cooktop in India amid the ongoing LPG crisis.

The LPG crisis is pushing households to look for alternatives, and induction cooktops are emerging as a top choice. — The LPG crisis is pushing households to look for alternatives, and induction cooktops are emerging as a top choice.

The demand for induction stoves is rising in India and stock shortages are being reported in many cities.

Many households are switching to electric cooking, and urban kitchens are adapting quickly. — Many households are switching to electric cooking, and urban kitchens are adapting quickly.

You should check the wattage before buying, and 1800W–2200W is ideal for Indian cooking.

Higher power ensures faster cooking, and it helps save both time and electricity. — Higher power ensures faster cooking, and it helps save both time and electricity.

Safety features are essential in a cooktop and auto shut-off helps prevent accidents.

Overheat and voltage protection are important and they ensure long-term durability. — Overheat and voltage protection are important and they ensure long-term durability.

Induction cooktops require compatible utensils and only magnetic cookware works on them.

Flat-bottom pans improve cooking efficiency and uneven bases can reduce performance. — Flat-bottom pans improve cooking efficiency and uneven bases can reduce performance.

The build quality of the cooktop should be strong, and a durable glass surface lasts longer.

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Cheap glass surfaces may crack easily and investing in a reliable brand is better.

You should choose easy-to-use controls, and button controls work better than touch panels in kitchens.

Smart buying decisions can save money, and the right choice ensures hassle-free cooking. — Smart buying decisions can save money, and the right choice ensures hassle-free cooking.

The demand for induction stoves is rising in India and stock shortages are being reported in many cities.

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