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What is Induction heating?

Induction heating (IH)

The whole pot is heated by magnetic induction instead of a bottom plate.

Short answer

IH adds ₹4,000+ (≈$48) over micom; taste the difference only if rice is a daily staple you care about deeply.

Induction heating when buying a rice cooker

The whole pot is heated by magnetic induction instead of a bottom plate.

Why it matters: More even cooking and finer control — noticeable on premium grains.

Look for: IH adds ₹4,000+ (≈$48) over micom; taste the difference only if rice is a daily staple you care about deeply.

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