Induction cooktops

Best Induction Cooktop for Home Use in India

By , buying guides writer 6 products compared 10 min read

We earn a commission if you buy through our links, at no extra cost to you. Brands cannot pay to be included. Affiliate disclosure · How we choose

Short answer

The top pick is the Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab), which lists the most Indian cooking presets plus a timer and an auto-off program. Each cooktop in this guide lists some form of Indian menu. The real choice is between safety features, controls and how much the maker spells out.

The Lifelong 1800 Watt Induction Stove (opens in a new tab) lists the widest protection against idle and voltage problems. The Pigeon pair lists voltage protection and a smart timer. Bajaj adds a pan sensor and a keep warm function to the ICX 200FP. The Philips HD4929/01 2100W Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab) keeps its list short but lists an auto-off program.

Compare all 6 picks

Comparison at a glance

The table follows the makers' own pages. A cell reads Not stated where a maker gives nothing.

Comparison at a glance: 6 products compared side by side
CooktopPowerPreset menusControlsAuto shut-offWarranty Amazon
Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop 2100 W10Sensor touch keysAuto-off program1 year View on Amazon for Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab)
Lifelong 1800 Watt Induction Stove 1800 W7Not statedDual: idle or cookware removedNot stated View on Amazon for Lifelong 1800 Watt Induction Stove (opens in a new tab)
Pigeon Prime 15794 Induction Cooktop 1800 W7Soft push buttonAuto cut off1 year, manufacturing defects only View on Amazon for Pigeon Prime 15794 Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab)
Bajaj ICX 200FP 2000 W Induction Cooktop 2000 W8Feather touchNot stated1 year on product View on Amazon for Bajaj ICX 200FP 2000 W Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab)
Pigeon by Stovekraft Brio Plus Induction Stove 2100 WNumber not statedSoft push buttonAuto cut off1 year, manufacturing defects only View on Amazon for Pigeon by Stovekraft Brio Plus Induction Stove (opens in a new tab)
Philips HD4929/01 2100W Induction Cooktop 2100 WNumber not statedPush-buttonAuto-off program1 year View on Amazon for Philips HD4929/01 2100W Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab)

Specs from each manufacturer's product page. "Not stated" means the maker does not publish it.

The picks

Pick #1Best overall

Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop

Brand: Philips
View on Amazon for Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab)
  • Power2100W
  • Timer0 to 3 hours time setting
  • Warranty1 year

Philips lists this cooktop with 2100 W of power and 10 preset menus for Indian recipes. The controls are sensor touch keys. A timer runs from 0 to 3 hours, and Philips also mentions a 24-hour preset timer on this model.

Philips lists a cool-to-touch surface. The maker says the full glass panel is durable and wipes clean easily.

Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop specifications
Power2100W
Preset menus10 preset menus for different Indian recipes
ControlsSensor touch keys
Timer0 to 3 hours time setting
Auto shut-offAuto-off program: yes
Warranty1-year warranty
Voltage220-240 V
Cool-to-touch surfaceYes

Pros

  • It has the longest preset list of the group, with a timer and an auto-off program.
  • The surface is listed as cool to touch, and the glass panel wipes clean.

Cons

  • The page does not state a display type.
  • Voltage protection and keep warm are not listed.

Suits: A buyer who wants a long Indian preset list with a timer and a stated cool surface.

Falls short: It gives no word on voltage protection, which the Lifelong and both Pigeon pages do mention.

View on Amazon for Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab) Source: domesticappliances.philips.co.in (opens in a new tab)
Pick #2Best for auto shut-off

Lifelong 1800 Watt Induction Stove

Brand: Lifelong
View on Amazon for Lifelong 1800 Watt Induction Stove (opens in a new tab)
  • Power1800W

Lifelong lists this stove at 1800 W with 7 preset Indian menus. The maker says it switches off when idle or when cookware is removed. It also says the stove has built-in protection against voltage fluctuations.

That is a short but clear safety story. The page leaves out the controls, timer, display and warranty.

Lifelong 1800 Watt Induction Stove specifications
Power1800W
Preset menus7 preset Indian menus
Auto shut-offDual auto shut-off (when idle or when cookware is removed)
Surge protectionSurge and voltage protection

Pros

  • Auto shut-off triggers in two cases, when idle and when cookware is removed.
  • It lists protection from both voltage swings and spikes.

Cons

  • No warranty term is given.
  • The controls type and timer are not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants clear shut-off and voltage protection from a unit rated at 1800 W.

Falls short: The page says nothing about display, voltage rating or warranty, so a buyer must ask the seller.

View on Amazon for Lifelong 1800 Watt Induction Stove (opens in a new tab) Source: lifelongindiaonline.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #3

Pigeon Prime 15794 Induction Cooktop

Brand: Pigeon
View on Amazon for Pigeon Prime 15794 Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab)
  • Power1800 W
  • Warranty1 year

Pigeon lists the Prime at 1800 W with 7 pre-set menus. The controls are a soft push button. A 7-segment LED shows power and temperature.

Pigeon says the smart timer allows hands-free cooking. It lists auto cut off and high voltage protection. The glass top is described as scratch-proof and shatter-proof.

Pigeon Prime 15794 Induction Cooktop specifications
Power1800 W
Preset menus7 pre-set menus
ControlsSoft push button
TimerSmart timer for hands-free cooking
Auto shut-offAuto cut off
Warranty1 year (manufacturing defects only)
Display7-segment power and temperature LED display
Voltage220 V

Pros

  • A 7-segment LED display shows both power and temperature.
  • The glass top is listed as scratch-proof and shatter-proof.

Cons

  • The warranty covers manufacturing defects only.
  • Keep warm and a pan sensor are not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants a smart timer and a readable LED panel at 1800 W.

Falls short: The warranty is narrower than a plain one-year term, since it covers only manufacturing defects.

View on Amazon for Pigeon Prime 15794 Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab) Source: stovekraft.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #4

Bajaj ICX 200FP 2000 W Induction Cooktop

Brand: Bajaj
View on Amazon for Bajaj ICX 200FP 2000 W Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab)
  • Power2000W
  • Warranty1 year on product

Bajaj lists this cooktop at 2000 W with 8 preset menus. The controls are feather touch. Time and temperature are adjustable.

The display is digital and includes an error code communicator. The maker describes a slim design and lists a Voltage Pro feature. A keep warm function and a pan sensor are both listed.

Bajaj ICX 200FP 2000 W Induction Cooktop specifications
Power2000W
Preset menus8 preset menus
ControlsFeather touch controls
TimerAdjustable time & temperature settings
Warranty1 year on product
DisplayDigital display with error code communicator
Keep warmKeep warm function
Pan sensorYes

Pros

  • It is the only model here to list both a pan sensor and a keep warm function.
  • The digital display reports error codes.

Cons

  • Auto shut-off is not stated.
  • Voltage rating and voltage protection are not stated.

Suits: A buyer who wants a slim body with keep warm and error code feedback.

Falls short: Without a stated auto shut-off, its safety list leans on the pan sensor and Voltage Pro alone.

View on Amazon for Bajaj ICX 200FP 2000 W Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab) Source: bajajelectricals.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #5

Pigeon by Stovekraft Brio Plus Induction Stove

Brand: Pigeon
View on Amazon for Pigeon by Stovekraft Brio Plus Induction Stove (opens in a new tab)
  • Power2100 W
  • Warranty1 year

Pigeon lists the Brio Plus at 2100 W with a pre-set Indian menu. The number of menus is not stated. Controls are a soft push button, and an 8-segment LED shows power and temperature.

Pigeon lists high voltage protection, child lock and pause. It also gives the stove a smart timer for hands-free cooking and auto cut off. The top is scratch proof and shatter proof, the maker says.

Pigeon by Stovekraft Brio Plus Induction Stove specifications
Power2100 W
Preset menusPre-set Indian menu (number not stated)
ControlsSoft push button
TimerSmart timer for hands-free cooking
Auto shut-offAuto cut off
Warranty1 year (manufacturing defects only)
Display8-segment power and temperature LED display
Voltage220 V

Pros

  • Child lock and pause are listed on top of voltage protection.
  • It reaches 2100 W with a smart timer.

Cons

  • The count of preset menus is not stated.
  • The warranty covers manufacturing defects only.

Suits: A buyer who wants a child lock and a pause control at the top power level.

Falls short: The maker lists no number of presets, so it cannot be compared with the counted lists on the other pages.

View on Amazon for Pigeon by Stovekraft Brio Plus Induction Stove (opens in a new tab) Source: stovekraft.com (opens in a new tab)
Pick #6

Philips HD4929/01 2100W Induction Cooktop

Brand: Philips
View on Amazon for Philips HD4929/01 2100W Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab)
  • Power2100 W
  • Warranty1 year

Philips lists this cooktop at 2100 W and 220-240 V. It offers customised programs for Indian dishes, but the number is not stated. The controls are push buttons.

Philips says induction heats cookware directly for faster, more efficient cooking. It lists a cool-to-touch surface and no-flame cooking. An auto-off program is listed. The warranty is one year. The page gives no timer, display or voltage protection details.

Philips HD4929/01 2100W Induction Cooktop specifications
Power2100 W, 220-240 V
Preset menusCustomised programs for Indian dishes (number not stated)
ControlsPush-button controls
Auto shut-offYes (auto-off program)
Warranty1 year

Pros

  • It states a voltage band of 220-240 V.
  • The auto-off program is listed.

Cons

  • No timer is listed.
  • The page gives no display, voltage protection or keep warm details.

Suits: A buyer who wants a plain push-button Philips with a stated auto-off program.

Falls short: It states the least of the Philips pair, with no timer, display or preset count.

View on Amazon for Philips HD4929/01 2100W Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab) Source: domesticappliances.philips.co.in (opens in a new tab)

How to choose

Begin with power, where the table shows a narrow spread. Makers set these ratings, and a higher rating does not show better cooking.

Presets come next. The Philips HD4938/01 leads with 10. The Bajaj follows with 8. The Lifelong and Pigeon Prime list 7 each. The Pigeon Brio Plus and Philips HD4929/01 both mention Indian menus but give no count.

Then look at safety. The Lifelong lists dual auto shut-off and voltage protection. The Pigeon Prime lists high voltage protection. The Brio Plus adds child lock and pause. The Bajaj lists Voltage Pro and a pan sensor. The Philips pair list an auto-off program and a cool-to-touch surface.

Check the controls too. Sensor touch, feather touch, soft push button and push-button controls each appear. The Lifelong gives no controls type. The Bajaj shows a digital display with an error code communicator. The two Pigeon models use LED displays with 7 and 8 segments.

Read the warranty with care. Where it is given, the term is one year on every model. Both Pigeon models cover manufacturing defects only. The Lifelong gives no warranty at all.

Voltage ratings vary in detail. Philips gives 220-240 V on the HD4938/01 and HD4929/01. Pigeon gives 220 V on both of its models. The Bajaj and Lifelong do not state a voltage.

Related: Best Induction Cooktop in India, Best Induction Cooktop with Safety Features in India.

Verdict

The Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop is the best all-round pick on the maker data. It has the longest preset list, a timer, an auto-off program and a stated cool surface.

Choose the Lifelong 1800 Watt Induction Stove for dual shut-off and voltage cover. Choose the Pigeon Prime 15794 Induction Cooktop for a scratch-proof top and a smart timer. Choose the Bajaj ICX 200FP 2000 W Induction Cooktop for keep warm and a pan sensor. Choose the Pigeon by Stovekraft Brio Plus Induction Stove for child lock and pause. The Philips HD4929/01 2100W Induction Cooktop suits a buyer who wants a plain Philips push-button model.

For more, read the best induction cooktop 2000 watt guide and the best induction cooktop with safety features guide. The best induction cooktop brands and best bajaj induction cooktop pages cover makers. The best cookware for induction cooktop page covers pans. All guides sit under induction cooktops.

Our top pickPhilips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop

See our top pick on Amazon for Philips Viva Collection HD4938/01 2100-Watt Induction Cooktop (opens in a new tab)

Frequently asked questions

Which cooktop states the most safety features?

The Pigeon Brio Plus lists voltage protection, child lock and pause. The Lifelong lists dual shut-off and voltage cover. The Bajaj lists a pan sensor and Voltage Pro. The Philips HD4938/01 lists a cool surface and auto-off.

Do any of these list a keep warm function?

Only the Bajaj ICX 200FP does. The other pages do not state it.

Does higher power mean faster cooking?

A higher rating shows a higher rated unit. It is not a measured cooking result. On the HD4929/01 page, Philips says induction heats cookware directly for faster, more efficient cooking.

Which models give a timer?

The Philips HD4938/01 gives a timer. Both Pigeon models list a smart timer for hands-free cooking. The Bajaj lists adjustable time and temperature settings. The Lifelong and the Philips HD4929/01 do not state a timer.

Are all warranty terms the same?

Where a term is given, it is one year. The Pigeon pair limits the cover to manufacturing defects. The Lifelong gives no term, so ask the seller.

Which cooktops list the presets as a number?

The Philips HD4938/01, Lifelong, Pigeon Prime and Bajaj give counts. The Brio Plus and the Philips HD4929/01 do not.

Related guides

Start here Best Induction Cooktop in India Buying an induction cooktop in India comes down to power, Indian-dish presets and how the buttons feel. 6 products compared · 9 min read
By use Best Induction Cooktop with Safety Features in India Buyers comparing safety features and power decide between a low-draw cooktop and a high-wattage one. 5 products compared · 8 min read
By use Best Mini Induction Cooktop in India Buyers who want a mini induction cooktop are really choosing a low-wattage one, and the makers here state power rather than size. 5 products compared · 7 min read

All Induction cooktops guides

Spotted a wrong spec? Tell us

Sources and credits

Facts and figures in this article draw on these sources. Guides are drafted with AI writing tools from the makers' published facts, then checked by the Wiselist team.

Disclaimer

As an Amazon Associate, Wiselist earns from qualifying purchases. This does not change the price you pay or which products we include. This article is for information only. Product details come from the makers and the sources credited above and may change; please check them on the retailer's page before buying. Found an error? Tell us and we will correct it.

We compare published specifications; we have not tested these products hands-on.