Best Induction Cooktop Under ₹5,000 in India 2026 — Tested and Ranked
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The induction cooktop market in India is full of options — Prestige, Philips, Havells, Glen, Bajaj. But most buyers make the same mistake — they pick based on price alone and end up with a cooktop that doesn't work with their existing cookware.
We went through every major option under ₹5,000 and here's what we found.
What to Check Before Buying Any Induction Cooktop
Before looking at brands, understand this — there are two types of cooktops sold as "induction" in India:
- Standard induction — only works with magnetic (steel/cast iron) cookware
- Infrared cooktop — works with all flat-bottom cookware including aluminium and non-stick
Most budget options are standard induction. For Indian kitchens with aluminium pressure cookers and non-stick kadais, this is a problem.
The Rankings
#1 — Glen SA-3072IR Infrared Cooktop — ₹3,499 The standout pick. Infrared technology means it works with every vessel you own. 2200W power handles all Indian cooking. BBQ grill rack included in the box — that's a genuine extra worth ₹500-800 alone. 180-minute timer, surge protection, touch controls. Best value in this price range by a significant margin. Available at Kitchen Etto with free shipping and same-day dispatch.
#2 — Prestige PIC 3.1 V3 — ₹1,800–2,200 Budget pick. Works only with magnetic cookware. 1900W. No timer. Basic touch controls. Fine for steel cookware users on a tight budget but you'll likely need to buy new cookware.
#3 — Philips Viva Collection HD4928 — ₹3,000–3,500 Standard induction. 2100W. Better build quality than Prestige budget range. Still limited to magnetic cookware. No grill rack.
#4 — Havells Insta Cook ET-X — ₹2,500–3,000 Standard induction. 1600W — underpowered for Indian cooking. Takes longer to boil water and pressure cook. Not recommended for full meal cooking.
#5 — Bajaj Majesty ICX Pearl — ₹1,500–2,000 Entry level. Standard induction. 1900W. Basic build. Fine as a backup or for very light use.
The Clear Winner
For anyone cooking regular Indian meals — dal, sabzi, roti on tawa, pressure cooking — the Glen SA-3072IR wins on every parameter. Cookware compatibility alone makes it the only logical choice for most Indian households.
At ₹3,499 with grill rack included and free shipping, it's also priced competitively against options that offer far less.
