How Indian Families Are Replacing Gas Stoves With Infrared Cooktops in 2026
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Something significant is happening in Indian kitchens right now. Quietly, without much media coverage, thousands of families across Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and other cities are unplugging their gas connections and switching to electric infrared cooktops.
It's not a trend driven by influencers or marketing. It's being driven by a simple reality — LPG cylinders are unreliable, expensive, and increasingly difficult to get.
What's Happening With LPG in India Right Now
Cylinder delivery delays of 3-4 weeks are being reported across Delhi NCR. Prices have risen sharply. In some areas, black market cylinder prices have crossed ₹3,000-5,000. Households that depended entirely on gas for cooking are finding themselves unable to cook for days at a time.
This is pushing families — especially those with young children and elderly members — to find a reliable alternative.
Why Infrared Specifically — Not Regular Induction
The Indian kitchen is built around certain cookware — aluminium pressure cookers, non-stick kadais, clay pots, copper vessels. Regular induction cooktops don't work with most of this. Families switching from gas need something that works with what they already have.
Infrared cooktops heat the glass surface directly, which then heats any flat-bottom vessel — exactly like gas, but without the flame. No need to replace any cookware.
What the Transition Actually Looks Like
Most families start by using the infrared cooktop as a backup — keeping the gas stove as primary. Within 2-3 weeks, the dynamic flips. The electric cooktop becomes primary because it's always available, easier to clean, and faster for many tasks.
Common feedback from families who have made the switch:
"We kept the gas stove for making rotis on direct flame but everything else moved to the cooktop."
"The kids can use it safely — no open flame, no gas smell."
"Cleaning takes 30 seconds. The gas stove used to take 20 minutes on weekends."
What You Need to Make the Switch
- A 16A socket in your kitchen — most Indian kitchens have one (usually near the AC or washing machine)
- Flat-bottom cookware — most modern cookware qualifies
- The Glen SA-3072IR Infrared Cooktop — ₹3,499, works with all your existing vessels
That's it. No plumber, no gas agency, no installation charges.
Is It Powerful Enough for Indian Cooking?
At 2200W, yes. Pressure cooking, deep frying, making chai, tempering spices — all doable. The power is adjustable from 100W to 2200W giving full control across every cooking task.
The Financial Case
Monthly LPG cost: ₹900–1,350 Monthly electricity cost for same cooking: ₹240–360 Monthly saving: ₹600–1,000
The cooktop pays for itself in 4-6 months. Every month after that is pure savings.
👉 Make the Switch Today — Glen SA-3072IR at Kitchen Etto
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