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An induction cooktop only heats what its coil covers. A 2,000W plate with a small coil heats the centre of your kadhai and leaves the edges cold.
Quick answer
Coil diameter should match your vessels.
2000W+ with continuous power control.
Preset Indian cooking modes are useful.
Magnet-test all cookware before buying.
In the shop
Read these off your phone at the counter. The answer tells you more than the price tag.
1.“What is the actual power range in watts, and can it hold a low simmer?”
A good answer: A wattage range plus stated low steps. Many cheap units pulse instead of simmering.
2.“Will my existing pans work on it?”
A good answer: They should test with a magnet, not just say “sab chalega”.
A few questions about your situation, not about the product.
Add one short need not covered above.
Answer all 2 questions to see the spec sheet to shop with.
The sticker price is one part of owning an induction cooktop. Adjust the numbers to your own usage and tariff to see the electricity cost a star rating actually translates to.
Units per year
540 kWh
Cost per year
₹4,320 (≈$52)
Cost over 5 years
₹21,600 (≈$260)
Often more than the price difference between two models.
Compare against LPG cost per meal before switching your main cooking method. Estimates only — actual consumption varies with ambient temperature, settings and unit condition. USD values are approximate.
Every new appliance already carries a brand warranty. An extended plan or AMC only adds value where it covers the parts that actually fail, with on-site service in your city — so read the cover, not the discount.
Ask these five questions
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The size of the induction coil under the glass, not the glass itself.
Why it matters
It decides how evenly your vessel heats. A 20 cm coil suits most Indian kadhais.
What to check
The printed circle on the glass is often larger than the actual coil.
Maximum power and how finely it can be reduced.
Why it matters
Slow simmering needs low steps; many cheap models pulse on/off instead of holding low power.
What to check
Look for continuous power control, not just presets.
Only magnetic-base vessels work.
Why it matters
Your existing aluminium and pure-steel vessels may not work at all.
What to check
Magnet test everything before buying.
Crystal/ceramic glass thickness and heat tolerance.
Why it matters
Thin tops crack under heavy cookers; better glass resists thermal shock.
What to check
Check maximum vessel weight in the manual.
Handling low and fluctuating supply.
Why it matters
Induction electronics fail first during voltage swings.
What to check
Look for wide-voltage operation and a fuse you can replace.
Basic 1,200W single plates to 2,000W with wide coils and knob control.