10 Best Induction Cooktops in India 2021 (Prestige, Philips, and more)

The Indian market has induction cooktops that look pretty much the same regardless of the brand and model. Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 induction cooktop doesn't come under this category. It is designed to add to the aesthetics of the modern Indian kitchen.

With a power rating of 2100 watts, this induction cooktop is suitable for anyone who wants their food cooked faster to save time. Don't worry if you are new to cooking. The Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 comes with ten cooking presets (of which seven are recipe presets) to help even novice chefs cook with ease.

It has wattage and temperature printed on the glass panel so you can calculate power consumption when cooking at a certain temperature. We recommend this product to anyone looking for a quality induction cooktop with safety features like a child lock and auto-off.

Havells Insta Cook ST 2000 is the most user-friendly cooktop on our list. It has got eight cooking presets (all of them are recipe presets), temperature control, and a timer. But that doesn't make it any less efficient.

Just like our previous recommendation, it has a temperature and the corresponding power consumption indicator to help you cook at the right temperature and save electricity. It also has safety features like pan detection and auto-shutoff. For the price, we feel that the manufacturer could have included a child lock. 

Prestige PIC 16.0+ has enough and more features to make cooking safe and easy. This 1900 W induction cooktop comes with eight cooking presets, which include presets for cooking methods like deep frying and sauteing.

It also has a "Keep Warm" preset. Now you can keep the food warm until the guests arrive or take a shower and settle down comfortably for your meal without worrying about it going cold.

As for safety features, Prestige PIC 16.0+ comes with two heat sensors that ensure the temperature stays within the permissible safe range. There is a pause button in the control panel. You can use this instead of the power button to temporarily suspend the heating process to save time.

If you already have a gas stove and need an induction cooktop only for occasional use, we recommend Usha Cook Joy IC 3616. It only has a power rating of 1600 W, which is sufficient for slow cooking to preserve nutrients present in vegetables and meat.

The five presets in this induction cooktop make boiling water and milk, preparing dosa, roti, idli, and curry, and deep frying meat easier. What we didn't like about this product is that it has a push-button control panel. You need to be careful with hot utensils and sharp objects to prevent causing any damages.

For the price point, Prestige PIC 20 provides good value for money. The product is similar to our third recommendation, which is the PIC 16.0+. You get eight cooking presets with a timer and temperature control.

Compared to the PIC 16.0+, this induction cooktop has a lower power rating (1600 W) and also doesn't have a pause button. Also, the design of the PIC 20.0 is not as elegant as the PIC 16.0+.

One feature that is present in both models is the anti-magnetic wall that blocks excessive magnetic radiation, providing you a healthy meal without any radiation hazards. We recommend Prestige PIC 20.0 to those who want an affordable induction cooktop with the right features for easy and safe cooking.

Pigeon Cruise is the most affordable induction cooktop on our top 10 list. For the price point, the power rating of 1800 W is pretty impressive. When no utensil or non-induction base cookware is placed on the cooking zone, the cooktop will display an error code to warn us.

Also, there is an auto-shutoff feature to prevent any hazards if left unattended. We recommend this induction cooktop to those who are staying at hostels since it is affordable and much more portable than our previous recommendations. You may not like the design and the push-button control panel, but that's the best you can get for this price.

If you are looking for an induction cooktop that can lift the aesthetics of your kitchen but still be affordable, look no further! Sansui ProHome 1800 W induction cooktop with its mirror-like crystal glass top and blue control panel is sure to impress anyone visiting your home.

It has two cooking-recipe presets for making dosa/chapati and heating milk, and three other presets for cooking methods like deep frying and pressure cooking. The product has safety features like pan detection and over-voltage protection, thus making the product durable and safe to use.

Looking for a travel-friendly induction cooktop that is easy to use? We recommend Cello Blazing 600A. We are used to seeing induction cooktops with lots of controls and presets. This one right here has just one knob that you can use to control temperature and time.

The compact design makes this induction cooktop extremely portable and space-saving. The company hasn't compromised on the design. It is as elegant as it can get. Although it has a power rating of 1600W, the price is too high, which may turn away some potential customers.

Morphy Richards Superchef 2000 is beautifully designed to boost your cooking spirits. Those who are tired of seeing the black induction cooktops can go for this good work of art from Morphy Richards. It's useful as it is good-looking.

You can find seven auto cook menus and eight power levels ranging from 300 W to 2000 W to help you cook food the right way. Induction cooktops have air vents and fans underneath to keep the device cool while operating.

Sometimes pests can get in and cause damages. This induction cooktop's anti-roach design prevents such instances, thus ensuring the longevity of the appliance. It also has an auto shut-off feature that turns off the device in case of overheating or when the utensil is removed from the plate.

Some induction cooktops marketed as portable may be small length and breadth-wise, bulky in design. Bajaj Majesty SLIM looks like a regular induction cooktop, but it is so slim that you can easily carry it in a medium-sized travel bag.

It is a bit on the expensive side because of the power rating of 2100 W and several other features like eight cooking presets, variable temperature and time selection, etc. The product comes with a warranty of one year.